SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
1,524 km
947 miles
XMS
Macas
Ecuador
Distance
1,524 km
947 mi / 823 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
153°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

SJO XMS
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Coronel E Carvajal Airport
IATA Code SJO XMS
ICAO Code MROC SEMC
City San Jose Macas
Country Costa Rica Ecuador
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Guayaquil
Elevation 3,021 ft 3,452 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 -2.300000, -78.120000

San Jose (SJO) to Macas (XMS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Coronel E Carvajal Airport (XMS) in Macas, Ecuador is 1,524 kilometers (947 miles / 823 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying south southeast at a heading of 153°.

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 Costa Rica with Ecuador. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:13 in San Jose, it's 22:13 in Macas.

The return flight from Macas (XMS) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 334° (north northwest). 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 Coronel E Carvajal Airport (XMS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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