Airport Comparison
| SJO | TLC | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Juan Santamaria International Airport | Licenciado Adolfo Lopez Mateos International Airport |
| IATA Code | SJO | TLC |
| ICAO Code | MROC | MMTO |
| City | San Jose | Toluca |
| Country | Costa Rica | Mexico |
| Timezone | America/Costa_Rica | America/Mexico_City |
| Elevation | 3,021 ft | 8,466 ft |
| Coordinates | 9.990000, -84.210000 | 19.340000, -99.570000 |
San Jose (SJO) to Toluca (TLC) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Licenciado Adolfo Lopez Mateos International Airport (TLC) in Toluca, Mexico is 1,950 kilometers (1,212 miles / 1,053 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying northwest at a heading of 304°.
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 17:24 in San Jose, it's 17:24 in Toluca.
There is a significant elevation difference of 5,445 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Adolfo Lopez Mateos International Airport sits higher than Juan Santamaria International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Toluca (TLC) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 120° (east 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 Licenciado Adolfo Lopez Mateos International Airport (TLC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.