The flight distance from Henderson Field (MDY) in Midway Atoll, UM to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 9,791 kilometers (6,084 miles / 5,287 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east at a heading of 80°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting UM with Costa Rica. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:57 in Midway Atoll, it's 05:57 in San Jose. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,009 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Henderson Field.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Midway Atoll (MDY) follows a heading of 298° (west 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 Henderson Field (MDY) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.