SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
4,824 km
2,998 miles
SMN
Salmon
United States
Distance
4,824 km
2,998 mi / 2,605 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
329°
north northwest

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Airport Comparison

SJO SMN
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Lemhi County Airport
IATA Code SJO SMN
ICAO Code MROC KSMN
City San Jose Salmon
Country Costa Rica United States
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Denver
Elevation 3,021 ft 4,044 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 45.120000, -113.880000

San Jose (SJO) to Salmon (SMN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Lemhi County Airport (SMN) in Salmon, United States is 4,824 kilometers (2,998 miles / 2,605 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north northwest at a heading of 329°.

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 Costa Rica with United States. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:07 in San Jose, it's 07:07 in Salmon.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,023 feet between the two airports. Lemhi County Airport sits higher than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Salmon (SMN) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 135° (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 Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) and Lemhi County Airport (SMN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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