The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) in Santa Cruz, Bolivia is 3,846 kilometers (2,390 miles / 2,077 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying southeast at a heading of 143°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Costa Rica with Bolivia. 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 03:26 in San Jose, it's 05:26 in Santa Cruz.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,797 feet between the two airports. Viru Viru International Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Santa Cruz (VVI) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 321° (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 Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.