MEX to SJO: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) is 1,910 km (1,187 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h 55m, heading southeast. The distance is the same in either direction (SJO to MEX).
How far is it from Mexico City to San José (Alajuela)?
The great-circle distance between Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) and Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) is 1,910 km (1,187 mi, 1,031 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from MEX to SJO?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 2h 55m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. SJO is roughly southeast of MEX.
How is the MEX to SJO route written in code?
The pair is written MEX-SJO in IATA codes and MMMX-MROC in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport is MEX (MMMX), Juan Santamaría International Airport is SJO (MROC).
| MEX | SJO | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport | Juan Santamaría International Airport |
| ICAO code | MMMX | MROC |
| Country | Mexico | Costa Rica |
| Elevation | 7,316 ft | 3,021 ft |
| Rank by connections | #50 | #225 |
Both ICAO codes start with M, the prefix ICAO assigns to Central America and the Caribbean, so this is a route inside one ICAO region. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
SJO sits 4,295 ft (1,309 m) lower than MEX, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying MEX to SJO
3 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 3 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4O | Interjet (ABC Aerolineas) | - | Interjet | Active |
| AM | AeroMéxico | AMX | Aeromexico | Active |
| AV | Avianca - Aerovias Nacionales de Colombia | AVA | Avianca | Active |
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Mexico City from San José (Alajuela)?
Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) and Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) are 1,910 km (1,187 mi, 1,031 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from MEX to SJO?
A typical nonstop flight between MEX and SJO takes about 2h 55m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is SJO from MEX?
Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) lies roughly southeast of Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX).
Which airlines fly MEX to SJO?
3 airlines appear on the MEX-SJO route in the open dataset, including Interjet (ABC Aerolineas), AeroMéxico, Avianca - Aerovias Nacionales de Colombia.
Related routes
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Other routes from San José (Alajuela) (SJO):
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