Airport Comparison
| SJO | SZT | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Juan Santamaria International Airport | San Cristobal De Las Casas Airport |
| IATA Code | SJO | SZT |
| ICAO Code | MROC | MMSC |
| City | San Jose | N/A |
| Country | Costa Rica | Mexico |
| Timezone | America/Costa_Rica | America/Mexico_City |
| Elevation | 3,021 ft | 7,707 ft |
| Coordinates | 9.990000, -84.210000 | 16.690000, -92.530000 |
San Jose (SJO) to San Cristobal De Las Casas Airport (SZT) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to San Cristobal De Las Casas Airport (SZT) in San Cristobal De Las Casas Airport, Mexico is 1,168 kilometers (726 miles / 631 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying northwest at a heading of 311°.
This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.
This is an international route connecting Costa Rica with Mexico. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 09:49 in San Jose, it's 09:49 in San Cristobal De Las Casas Airport.
There is a significant elevation difference of 4,686 feet between the two airports. San Cristobal De Las Casas Airport sits higher than Juan Santamaria International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from San Cristobal De Las Casas Airport (SZT) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 129° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) and San Cristobal De Las Casas Airport (SZT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.