SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
2,470 km
1,535 miles
SLW
Saltillo
Mexico
Distance
2,470 km
1,535 mi / 1,334 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
317°
northwest

Airport Comparison

SJO SLW
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Plan De Guadalupe International Airport
IATA Code SJO SLW
ICAO Code MROC MMIO
City San Jose Saltillo
Country Costa Rica Mexico
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Monterrey
Elevation 3,021 ft 4,778 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 25.550000, -100.930000

San Jose (SJO) to Saltillo (SLW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Plan De Guadalupe International Airport (SLW) in Saltillo, Mexico is 2,470 kilometers (1,535 miles / 1,334 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying northwest at a heading of 317°.

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 16:32 in San Jose, it's 16:32 in Saltillo.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,757 feet between the two airports. Plan De Guadalupe International Airport sits higher than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Saltillo (SLW) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 131° (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 Plan De Guadalupe International Airport (SLW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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