The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Licenciado y General Ignacio Lopez Rayon Airport (UPN) in Licenciado y General Ignacio Lopez Rayon Airport, Mexico is 2,182 kilometers (1,356 miles / 1,178 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west northwest at a heading of 301°.

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 Costa Rica with Mexico. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:55 in San Jose, it's 21:55 in Licenciado y General Ignacio Lopez Rayon Airport.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,237 feet between the two airports. Licenciado y General Ignacio Lopez Rayon 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 Licenciado y General Ignacio Lopez Rayon Airport (UPN) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 116° (east 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 Licenciado y General Ignacio Lopez Rayon Airport (UPN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.