CTF
Coatepeque
Guatemala
983 km
611 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
983 km
611 mi / 531 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Guatemala
Heading
121°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

CTF SJO
Airport Name Coatepeque Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code CTF SJO
ICAO Code MGCT MROC
City Coatepeque San Jose
Country Guatemala Costa Rica
Timezone America/Guatemala America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 1,486 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 14.690000, -91.880000 9.990000, -84.210000

Coatepeque (CTF) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Coatepeque Airport (CTF) in Coatepeque, Guatemala to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 983 kilometers (611 miles / 531 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying east southeast at a heading of 121°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 08:21 in Coatepeque, it's 08:21 in San Jose.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,535 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Coatepeque Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Coatepeque (CTF) follows a heading of 303° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Coatepeque Airport (CTF) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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