MWC
Milwaukee
United States
3,701 km
2,300 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
3,701 km
2,300 mi / 1,999 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Chicago
Heading
173°
south

Airport Comparison

MWC SJO
Airport Name Lawrence J Timmerman Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code MWC SJO
ICAO Code KMWC MROC
City Milwaukee San Jose
Country United States Costa Rica
Timezone America/Chicago America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 745 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 43.110000, -88.030000 9.990000, -84.210000

Milwaukee (MWC) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lawrence J Timmerman Airport (MWC) in Milwaukee, United States to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 3,701 kilometers (2,300 miles / 1,999 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying south at a heading of 173°.

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 13:04 in Milwaukee, it's 13:04 in San Jose.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,276 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Lawrence J Timmerman Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Milwaukee (MWC) follows a heading of 355° (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 Lawrence J Timmerman Airport (MWC) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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