CUN
Cancun
Mexico
1,266 km
787 miles
SYQ
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
1,266 km
787 mi / 684 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Cancun
Heading
166°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

CUN SYQ
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Tobias Bolanos International Airport
IATA Code CUN SYQ
ICAO Code MMUN MRPV
City Cancun San Jose
Country Mexico Costa Rica
Timezone America/Cancun America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 22 ft 3,287 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 9.960000, -84.140000

Cancun (CUN) to San Jose (SYQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Tobias Bolanos International Airport (SYQ) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 1,266 kilometers (787 miles / 684 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying south southeast at a heading of 166°.

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 05:39 in Cancun, it's 04:39 in San Jose.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,265 feet between the two airports. Tobias Bolanos International Airport sits higher than Cancun International Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SYQ) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 347° (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 Cancun International Airport (CUN) and Tobias Bolanos International Airport (SYQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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