MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
1,919 km
1,192 miles
SYQ
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
1,919 km
1,192 mi / 1,036 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
121°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

MEX SYQ
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Tobias Bolanos International Airport
IATA Code MEX SYQ
ICAO Code MMMX MRPV
City Mexico City San Jose
Country Mexico Costa Rica
Timezone America/Mexico_City America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 7,316 ft 3,287 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 9.960000, -84.140000

Mexico City (MEX) to San Jose (SYQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Tobias Bolanos International Airport (SYQ) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 1,919 kilometers (1,192 miles / 1,036 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, 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 05:19 in Mexico City, it's 05:19 in San Jose.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,029 feet between the two airports. Tobias Bolanos International Airport sits lower than Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from San Jose (SYQ) to Mexico City (MEX) 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 Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) and Tobias Bolanos International Airport (SYQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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