SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
1,286 km
799 miles
VSA
Villahermosa
Mexico
Distance
1,286 km
799 mi / 695 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
315°
northwest

Airport Comparison

SJO VSA
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Carlos Rovirosa Perez International Airport
IATA Code SJO VSA
ICAO Code MROC MMVA
City San Jose Villahermosa
Country Costa Rica Mexico
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Mexico_City
Elevation 3,021 ft 46 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 18.000000, -92.820000

San Jose (SJO) to Villahermosa (VSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Carlos Rovirosa Perez International Airport (VSA) in Villahermosa, Mexico is 1,286 kilometers (799 miles / 695 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

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 12:42 in San Jose, it's 12:42 in Villahermosa.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,975 feet between the two airports. Carlos Rovirosa Perez International Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Villahermosa (VSA) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 133° (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 Carlos Rovirosa Perez International Airport (VSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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