SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
4,972 km
3,090 miles
VAP
Vina Del Mar
Chile
Distance
4,972 km
3,090 mi / 2,685 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
165°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

SJO VAP
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Rodelillo Airport
IATA Code SJO VAP
ICAO Code MROC SCRD
City San Jose Vina Del Mar
Country Costa Rica Chile
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Santiago
Elevation 3,021 ft 1,100 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 -33.070000, -71.560000

San Jose (SJO) to Vina Del Mar (VAP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Rodelillo Airport (VAP) in Vina Del Mar, Chile is 4,972 kilometers (3,090 miles / 2,685 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying south southeast at a heading of 165°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Costa Rica with Chile. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:25 in San Jose, it's 00:25 in Vina Del Mar. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,921 feet between the two airports. Rodelillo Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Vina Del Mar (VAP) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 342° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) and Rodelillo Airport (VAP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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