LTO
Loreto
Mexico
3,364 km
2,090 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
3,364 km
2,090 mi / 1,817 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Mazatlan
Heading
117°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

LTO SJO
Airport Name Loreto International Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code LTO SJO
ICAO Code MMLT MROC
City Loreto San Jose
Country Mexico Costa Rica
Timezone America/Mazatlan America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 34 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 25.990000, -111.350000 9.990000, -84.210000

Loreto (LTO) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Loreto International Airport (LTO) in Loreto, Mexico to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 3,364 kilometers (2,090 miles / 1,817 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying east southeast at a heading of 117°.

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 08:37 in Loreto, it's 09:37 in San Jose.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,987 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Loreto International Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Loreto (LTO) follows a heading of 306° (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 Loreto International Airport (LTO) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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