MCR
Melchor de Mencos
Guatemala
951 km
591 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
951 km
591 mi / 514 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Guatemala
Heading
145°
southeast

Airport Comparison

MCR SJO
Airport Name Melchor de Mencos Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code MCR SJO
ICAO Code MGMM MROC
City Melchor de Mencos San Jose
Country Guatemala Costa Rica
Timezone America/Guatemala America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 4,670 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 17.070000, -89.150000 9.990000, -84.210000

Melchor de Mencos (MCR) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melchor de Mencos Airport (MCR) in Melchor de Mencos, Guatemala to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 951 kilometers (591 miles / 514 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying southeast at a heading of 145°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 03:37 in Melchor de Mencos, it's 03:37 in San Jose.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,649 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits lower than Melchor de Mencos Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Melchor de Mencos (MCR) follows a heading of 326° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Melchor de Mencos Airport (MCR) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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