CIX
Chiclayo
Peru
1,928 km
1,198 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
1,928 km
1,198 mi / 1,041 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Lima
Heading
345°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CIX SJO
Airport Name Capitan FAP Jose A Quinones Gonzales International Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code CIX SJO
ICAO Code SPHI MROC
City Chiclayo San Jose
Country Peru Costa Rica
Timezone America/Lima America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 97 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates -6.790000, -79.830000 9.990000, -84.210000

Chiclayo (CIX) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Capitan FAP Jose A Quinones Gonzales International Airport (CIX) in Chiclayo, Peru to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 1,928 kilometers (1,198 miles / 1,041 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying north northwest at a heading of 345°.

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 Peru with Costa Rica. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:30 in Chiclayo, it's 16:30 in San Jose.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,924 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Capitan FAP Jose A Quinones Gonzales International Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Chiclayo (CIX) follows a heading of 165° (south 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 Capitan FAP Jose A Quinones Gonzales International Airport (CIX) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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