Airport Comparison
| SJO | VLV | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Juan Santamaria International Airport | Dr. Antonio Nicolas Briceno Airport |
| IATA Code | SJO | VLV |
| ICAO Code | MROC | SVVL |
| City | San Jose | Valera |
| Country | Costa Rica | Venezuela |
| Timezone | America/Costa_Rica | America/Caracas |
| Elevation | 3,021 ft | 2,060 ft |
| Coordinates | 9.990000, -84.210000 | 9.340000, -70.580000 |
San Jose (SJO) to Valera (VLV) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Dr. Antonio Nicolas Briceno Airport (VLV) in Valera, Venezuela is 1,496 kilometers (929 miles / 808 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying east at a heading of 92°.
This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.
This is an international route connecting Costa Rica with Venezuela. 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 03:06 in San Jose, it's 05:06 in Valera.
The return flight from Valera (VLV) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 274° (west). 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 Dr. Antonio Nicolas Briceno Airport (VLV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.