MHV
Mojave
United States
4,424 km
2,749 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
4,424 km
2,749 mi / 2,389 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
121°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

MHV SJO
Airport Name Mojave Air & Space Port/Rutan Field Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code MHV SJO
ICAO Code KMHV MROC
City Mojave San Jose
Country United States Costa Rica
Timezone America/Los_Angeles America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 2,801 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 35.060000, -118.150000 9.990000, -84.210000

Mojave (MHV) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mojave Air & Space Port/Rutan Field (MHV) in Mojave, United States to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 4,424 kilometers (2,749 miles / 2,389 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east southeast at a heading of 121°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 07:24 in Mojave, it's 09:24 in San Jose.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Mojave (MHV) follows a heading of 314° (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 Mojave Air & Space Port/Rutan Field (MHV) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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