CTM
Chetumal
Mexico
1,045 km
649 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
1,045 km
649 mi / 564 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Cancun
Heading
154°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

CTM SJO
Airport Name Chetumal International Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code CTM SJO
ICAO Code MMCM MROC
City Chetumal San Jose
Country Mexico Costa Rica
Timezone America/Cancun America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 39 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 18.500000, -88.330000 9.990000, -84.210000

Chetumal (CTM) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chetumal International Airport (CTM) in Chetumal, Mexico to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 1,045 kilometers (649 miles / 564 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying south southeast at a heading of 154°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:06 in Chetumal, it's 16:06 in San Jose.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,982 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Chetumal International Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Chetumal (CTM) follows a heading of 335° (north 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 Chetumal International Airport (CTM) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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