JAL
Xalapa
Mexico
1,715 km
1,066 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
1,715 km
1,066 mi / 926 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
126°
southeast

Airport Comparison

JAL SJO
Airport Name El Lencero Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code JAL SJO
ICAO Code MMJA MROC
City Xalapa San Jose
Country Mexico Costa Rica
Timezone America/Mexico_City America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 3,127 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 19.480000, -96.800000 9.990000, -84.210000

Xalapa (JAL) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Lencero Airport (JAL) in Xalapa, Mexico to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 1,715 kilometers (1,066 miles / 926 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying southeast at a heading of 126°.

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 00:57 in Xalapa, it's 00:57 in San Jose.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Xalapa (JAL) follows a heading of 309° (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 El Lencero Airport (JAL) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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