MDS
Middle Caicos
TC
1,867 km
1,160 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
1,867 km
1,160 mi / 1,008 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Grand_Turk
Heading
227°
southwest

Airport Comparison

MDS SJO
Airport Name Middle Caicos Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code MDS SJO
ICAO Code MBMC MROC
City Middle Caicos San Jose
Country TC Costa Rica
Timezone America/Grand_Turk America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 9 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 21.830000, -71.800000 9.990000, -84.210000

Middle Caicos (MDS) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Middle Caicos Airport (MDS) in Middle Caicos, TC to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 1,867 kilometers (1,160 miles / 1,008 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying southwest at a heading of 227°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 08:13 in Middle Caicos, it's 07:13 in San Jose.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,012 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Middle Caicos Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Middle Caicos (MDS) follows a heading of 44° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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