MXF
Montgomery
United States
2,500 km
1,553 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
2,500 km
1,553 mi / 1,350 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Chicago
Heading
174°
south

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Airport Comparison

MXF SJO
Airport Name Maxwell Afb Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code MXF SJO
ICAO Code KMXF MROC
City Montgomery San Jose
Country United States Costa Rica
Timezone America/Chicago America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 171 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 32.380000, -86.370000 9.990000, -84.210000

Montgomery (MXF) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maxwell Afb Airport (MXF) in Montgomery, United States to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 2,500 kilometers (1,553 miles / 1,350 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying south at a heading of 174°.

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 14:53 in Montgomery, it's 13:53 in San Jose.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,850 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Maxwell Afb Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Montgomery (MXF) 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 Maxwell Afb Airport (MXF) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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