LZC
Lazaro Cardenas
Mexico
2,135 km
1,327 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
2,135 km
1,327 mi / 1,153 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
112°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

LZC SJO
Airport Name Lazaro Cardenas Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code LZC SJO
ICAO Code MMLC MROC
City Lazaro Cardenas San Jose
Country Mexico Costa Rica
Timezone America/Mexico_City America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 39 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 18.000000, -102.220000 9.990000, -84.210000

Lazaro Cardenas (LZC) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lazaro Cardenas Airport (LZC) in Lazaro Cardenas, Mexico to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 2,135 kilometers (1,327 miles / 1,153 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying east southeast at a heading of 112°.

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 19:05 in Lazaro Cardenas, it's 19:05 in San Jose.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,982 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Lazaro Cardenas Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Lazaro Cardenas (LZC) follows a heading of 297° (west 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 Lazaro Cardenas Airport (LZC) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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