SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
1,980 km
1,230 miles
YMS
Yurimaguas
Peru
Distance
1,980 km
1,230 mi / 1,069 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
153°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

SJO YMS
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Moises Benzaquen Rengifo Airport
IATA Code SJO YMS
ICAO Code MROC SPMS
City San Jose Yurimaguas
Country Costa Rica Peru
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Lima
Elevation 3,021 ft 587 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 -5.890000, -76.120000

San Jose (SJO) to Yurimaguas (YMS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Moises Benzaquen Rengifo Airport (YMS) in Yurimaguas, Peru is 1,980 kilometers (1,230 miles / 1,069 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying south southeast at a heading of 153°.

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 Peru. 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 04:06 in Yurimaguas.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,434 feet between the two airports. Moises Benzaquen Rengifo Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Yurimaguas (YMS) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 333° (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 Moises Benzaquen Rengifo Airport (YMS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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