SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
1,010 km
627 miles
UAX
Uaxactun
Guatemala
Distance
1,010 km
627 mi / 545 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
325°
northwest

Airport Comparison

SJO UAX
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Uaxactun Airport
IATA Code SJO UAX
ICAO Code MROC MGUX
City San Jose Uaxactun
Country Costa Rica Guatemala
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Guatemala
Elevation 3,021 ft 573 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 17.390000, -89.630000

San Jose (SJO) to Uaxactun (UAX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Uaxactun Airport (UAX) in Uaxactun, Guatemala is 1,010 kilometers (627 miles / 545 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying northwest at a heading of 325°.

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 Guatemala. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:44 in San Jose, it's 14:44 in Uaxactun.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,448 feet between the two airports. Uaxactun Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Uaxactun (UAX) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 144° (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 Uaxactun Airport (UAX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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