MQW
Mc Rae
United States
2,462 km
1,530 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
2,462 km
1,530 mi / 1,330 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/New_York
Heading
183°
south

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Airport Comparison

MQW SJO
Airport Name Telfair-Wheeler Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code MQW SJO
ICAO Code KMQW MROC
City Mc Rae San Jose
Country United States Costa Rica
Timezone America/New_York America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 202 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 32.100000, -82.880000 9.990000, -84.210000

Mc Rae (MQW) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Telfair-Wheeler Airport (MQW) in Mc Rae, United States to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 2,462 kilometers (1,530 miles / 1,330 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying south at a heading of 183°.

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 23:11 in Mc Rae, it's 21:11 in San Jose.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,819 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Telfair-Wheeler Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Mc Rae (MQW) follows a heading of 3° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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