The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to General Leobardo C. Ruiz International Airport (ZCL) in Zacatecas, Mexico is 2,433 kilometers (1,512 miles / 1,314 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying northwest at a heading of 308°.

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 00:40 in San Jose, it's 00:40 in Zacatecas.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,120 feet between the two airports. General Leobardo C. Ruiz International 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 Zacatecas (ZCL) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 123° (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 General Leobardo C. Ruiz International Airport (ZCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.