SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
8,114 km
5,042 miles
UMT
Umiat
United States
Distance
8,114 km
5,042 mi / 4,381 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
340°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

SJO UMT
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Umiat Airport
IATA Code SJO UMT
ICAO Code MROC PAUM
City San Jose Umiat
Country Costa Rica United States
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Anchorage
Elevation 3,021 ft 268 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 69.370000, -152.130000

San Jose (SJO) to Umiat (UMT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Umiat Airport (UMT) in Umiat, United States is 8,114 kilometers (5,042 miles / 4,381 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northwest at a heading of 340°.

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 06:34 in San Jose, it's 03:34 in Umiat. 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 2,753 feet between the two airports. Umiat Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Umiat (UMT) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 107° (east 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 Umiat Airport (UMT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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