ESE
Ensenada Airport
Mexico
4,119 km
2,559 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
4,119 km
2,559 mi / 2,224 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Tijuana
Heading
119°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

ESE SJO
Airport Name Ensenada Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code ESE SJO
ICAO Code MMES MROC
City N/A San Jose
Country Mexico Costa Rica
Timezone America/Tijuana America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 66 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 31.800000, -116.600000 9.990000, -84.210000

Ensenada Airport (ESE) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ensenada Airport (ESE) in Ensenada Airport, Mexico to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 4,119 kilometers (2,559 miles / 2,224 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east southeast at a heading of 119°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 04:58 in Ensenada Airport, it's 06:58 in San Jose.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,955 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Ensenada Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Ensenada Airport (ESE) follows a heading of 311° (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 Ensenada Airport (ESE) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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