MIJ
Mili Island
Marshall Islands
11,418 km
7,095 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
11,418 km
7,095 mi / 6,165 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Majuro
Heading
78°
east northeast

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Airport Comparison

MIJ SJO
Airport Name Mili Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code MIJ SJO
ICAO Code K1Q9 MROC
City Mili Island San Jose
Country Marshall Islands Costa Rica
Timezone Pacific/Majuro America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 4 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 6.080000, 171.730000 9.990000, -84.210000

Mili Island (MIJ) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mili Airport (MIJ) in Mili Island, Marshall Islands to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 11,418 kilometers (7,095 miles / 6,165 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 78°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Marshall Islands with Costa Rica. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:27 in Mili Island, it's 01:27 in San Jose. With a 18-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,017 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Mili Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Mili Island (MIJ) follows a heading of 279° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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