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SYQ to CHX: distance & flight time
San Jose (Tobias Bolanos International Airport) → Changuinola (Cap Manuel Niño International Airport)
116 mi
186 km · 101 nm
46m
estimated nonstop flight time
+1h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details
116 miles nonstop takes roughly 46m gate to gate, flying east. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 1-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- SYQ — Tobias Bolanos International Airport · San Jose, Costa Rica
- CHX — Cap Manuel Niño International Airport · Changuinola, Panama
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near SYQ
- SJO · Juan Santamaria International Airport5 mi away
- GPL · Guapiles Airport29 mi away
- XQP · Quepos Managua Airport36 mi away
- JAP · Chacarita Airport43 mi away
Near CHX
- BOC · Bocas Del Toro International Airport20 mi away
- LIO · Limon International Airport49 mi away
- TOO · San Vito De Java Airport53 mi away
- BAI · Buenos Aires Airport59 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is SYQ from CHX?
The flight distance from San Jose (SYQ) to Changuinola (CHX) is 116 miles (186 km, 101 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SYQ to CHX?
A nonstop flight takes about 46m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from SYQ to CHX?
Nonstop service on SYQ–CHX depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 46m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between San Jose and Changuinola?
Changuinola is 1 hour ahead of San Jose.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SYQ to CHX?
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Why are some SYQ to CHX fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain SYQ–CHX tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.