MQY
Smyrna
United States
2,903 km
1,804 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
2,903 km
1,804 mi / 1,567 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Chicago
Heading
175°
south

Airport Comparison

MQY SJO
Airport Name Smyrna Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code MQY SJO
ICAO Code KMQY MROC
City Smyrna San Jose
Country United States Costa Rica
Timezone America/Chicago America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 543 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 36.010000, -86.520000 9.990000, -84.210000

Smyrna (MQY) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Smyrna Airport (MQY) in Smyrna, United States to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 2,903 kilometers (1,804 miles / 1,567 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying south at a heading of 175°.

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 21:31 in Smyrna, it's 21:31 in San Jose.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,478 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Smyrna Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Smyrna (MQY) follows a heading of 356° (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 Smyrna Airport (MQY) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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