CYW
Celaya
Mexico
2,137 km
1,328 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
2,137 km
1,328 mi / 1,154 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
121°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

CYW SJO
Airport Name Captain Rogelio Castillo National Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code CYW SJO
ICAO Code MMCY MROC
City Celaya San Jose
Country Mexico Costa Rica
Timezone America/Mexico_City America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 5,709 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 20.550000, -100.890000 9.990000, -84.210000

Celaya (CYW) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Captain Rogelio Castillo National Airport (CYW) in Celaya, Mexico to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 2,137 kilometers (1,328 miles / 1,154 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying east southeast at a heading of 121°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 07:45 in Celaya, it's 07:45 in San Jose.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,688 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits lower than Captain Rogelio Castillo National Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Celaya (CYW) follows a heading of 305° (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 Captain Rogelio Castillo National Airport (CYW) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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