SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
1,998 km
1,241 miles
TAM
Tampico
Mexico
Distance
1,998 km
1,241 mi / 1,079 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
315°
northwest

Airport Comparison

SJO TAM
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport General Francisco Javier Mina International Airport
IATA Code SJO TAM
ICAO Code MROC MMTM
City San Jose Tampico
Country Costa Rica Mexico
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Mexico_City
Elevation 3,021 ft 80 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 22.300000, -97.870000

San Jose (SJO) to Tampico (TAM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to General Francisco Javier Mina International Airport (TAM) in Tampico, Mexico is 1,998 kilometers (1,241 miles / 1,079 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

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 14:36 in San Jose, it's 14:36 in Tampico.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,941 feet between the two airports. General Francisco Javier Mina International Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Tampico (TAM) 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 General Francisco Javier Mina International Airport (TAM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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