SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
2,543 km
1,580 miles
TPQ
Tepic
Mexico
Distance
2,543 km
1,580 mi / 1,373 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
302°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

SJO TPQ
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Amado Nervo National Airport
IATA Code SJO TPQ
ICAO Code MROC MMEP
City San Jose Tepic
Country Costa Rica Mexico
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Mazatlan
Elevation 3,021 ft 3,020 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 21.420000, -104.840000

San Jose (SJO) to Tepic (TPQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Amado Nervo National Airport (TPQ) in Tepic, Mexico is 2,543 kilometers (1,580 miles / 1,373 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west northwest at a heading of 302°.

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 18:23 in San Jose, it's 17:23 in Tepic.

The return flight from Tepic (TPQ) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 117° (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 Amado Nervo National Airport (TPQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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