MHE
Mitchell
United States
3,986 km
2,477 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
3,986 km
2,477 mi / 2,152 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Chicago
Heading
156°
south southeast

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Airport Comparison

MHE SJO
Airport Name Mitchell Municipal Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code MHE SJO
ICAO Code KMHE MROC
City Mitchell San Jose
Country United States Costa Rica
Timezone America/Chicago America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 1,304 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 43.770000, -98.040000 9.990000, -84.210000

Mitchell (MHE) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mitchell Municipal Airport (MHE) in Mitchell, United States to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 3,986 kilometers (2,477 miles / 2,152 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying south southeast at a heading of 156°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 14:11 in Mitchell, it's 13:11 in San Jose.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,717 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Mitchell Municipal Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Mitchell (MHE) follows a heading of 343° (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 Mitchell Municipal Airport (MHE) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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