SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
1,201 km
746 miles
TGZ
Tuxtla Gutierrez
Mexico
Distance
1,201 km
746 mi / 648 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
308°
northwest

Airport Comparison

SJO TGZ
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Angel Albino Corzo International Airport
IATA Code SJO TGZ
ICAO Code MROC MMTG
City San Jose Tuxtla Gutierrez
Country Costa Rica Mexico
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Mexico_City
Elevation 3,021 ft 1,499 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 16.560000, -93.020000

San Jose (SJO) to Tuxtla Gutierrez (TGZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Angel Albino Corzo International Airport (TGZ) in Tuxtla Gutierrez, Mexico is 1,201 kilometers (746 miles / 648 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying northwest at a heading of 308°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 22:12 in San Jose, it's 22:12 in Tuxtla Gutierrez.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,522 feet between the two airports. Angel Albino Corzo International Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Tuxtla Gutierrez (TGZ) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 126° (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 Angel Albino Corzo International Airport (TGZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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