CXY
Cat Cay
Bahamas
1,812 km
1,126 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
1,812 km
1,126 mi / 979 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Nassau
Heading
198°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

CXY SJO
Airport Name Cat Cay Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code CXY SJO
ICAO Code MYCC MROC
City Cat Cay San Jose
Country Bahamas Costa Rica
Timezone America/Nassau America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 0 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 25.600000, -79.270000 9.990000, -84.210000

Cat Cay (CXY) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cat Cay Airport (CXY) in Cat Cay, Bahamas to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 1,812 kilometers (1,126 miles / 979 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying south southwest at a heading of 198°.

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 Bahamas with Costa Rica. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:25 in Cat Cay, it's 09:25 in San Jose.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,021 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Cat Cay Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Cat Cay (CXY) follows a heading of 16° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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