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Costa Rica → Panama

How long is the flight from San José to Bocas del Toro?

SJOSan José
BOCBocas del Toro
Flight Time
45 min
Distance
227km

141 miles

Departure
07:08
Arrival
08:53
From

SJOSan José

Juan Santamaria International Airport

Departure 07:08 · America/Costa_Rica

To

BOCBocas del Toro

Bocas Del Toro International Airport

Arrival 08:53 · America/Panama

Route Details

The flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San José to Bocas Del Toro International Airport (BOC) in Bocas del Toro covers a distance of approximately 227 kilometers (141 miles).

Direct flights typically take around 45 min, though actual flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, and air traffic.

Time Zone Information

Departure Time Zone
America/Costa_Rica
Arrival Time Zone
America/Panama

Flight times shown account for local time zones at departure and arrival airports.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the flight from San José to Bocas del Toro?

A direct flight from San José to Bocas del Toro takes around 45 min. Actual flight times vary with the aircraft type, the weather conditions and air traffic.

What is the distance from San José to Bocas del Toro?

The distance from San José to Bocas del Toro is about 227 kilometers (141 miles) as the crow flies.

Is there a direct flight from San José to Bocas del Toro?

Where the route is served nonstop, the flight takes around 45 min. On an itinerary with a connection, add the time spent on the ground at the layover airport.

Return Flight

Travelling the other way? Check the flight time from Bocas del Toro to San José.