MVD
Montevideo
Uruguay
5,800 km
3,604 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
5,800 km
3,604 mi / 3,132 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Montevideo
Heading
324°
northwest

Airport Comparison

MVD SJO
Airport Name Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code MVD SJO
ICAO Code SUMU MROC
City Montevideo San Jose
Country Uruguay Costa Rica
Timezone America/Montevideo America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 105 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates -34.840000, -56.030000 9.990000, -84.210000

Montevideo (MVD) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport (MVD) in Montevideo, Uruguay to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 5,800 kilometers (3,604 miles / 3,132 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northwest at a heading of 324°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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

Time zone information: When it's 08:14 in Montevideo, it's 05:14 in San Jose. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,916 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Montevideo (MVD) follows a heading of 151° (south southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport (MVD) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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