MWJ
Matthews Ridge
Guyana
2,655 km
1,650 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
2,655 km
1,650 mi / 1,434 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Guyana
Heading
278°
west

Airport Comparison

MWJ SJO
Airport Name Matthews Ridge Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code MWJ SJO
ICAO Code SYMR MROC
City Matthews Ridge San Jose
Country Guyana Costa Rica
Timezone America/Guyana America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 324 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 7.490000, -60.180000 9.990000, -84.210000

Matthews Ridge (MWJ) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Matthews Ridge Airport (MWJ) in Matthews Ridge, Guyana to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 2,655 kilometers (1,650 miles / 1,434 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west at a heading of 278°.

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 Guyana 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 02:06 in Matthews Ridge, it's 00:06 in San Jose.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,697 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Matthews Ridge Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Matthews Ridge (MWJ) follows a heading of 94° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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