MSP
Minneapolis
United States
3,974 km
2,470 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
3,974 km
2,470 mi / 2,146 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Chicago
Heading
165°
south southeast

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Airport Comparison

MSP SJO
Airport Name Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code MSP SJO
ICAO Code KMSP MROC
City Minneapolis San Jose
Country United States Costa Rica
Timezone America/Chicago America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 842 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 44.880000, -93.220000 9.990000, -84.210000

Minneapolis (MSP) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 3,974 kilometers (2,470 miles / 2,146 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying south southeast at a heading of 165°.

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 06:46 in Minneapolis, it's 05:46 in San Jose.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,179 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Minneapolis (MSP) follows a heading of 349° (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 Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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