MIA
Miami
United States
1,806 km
1,122 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
1,806 km
1,122 mi / 975 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/New_York
Heading
194°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

MIA SJO
Airport Name Miami International Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code MIA SJO
ICAO Code KMIA MROC
City Miami San Jose
Country United States Costa Rica
Timezone America/New_York America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 9 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 25.800000, -80.290000 9.990000, -84.210000

Miami (MIA) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Miami International Airport (MIA) in Miami, United States to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 1,806 kilometers (1,122 miles / 975 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying south southwest at a heading of 194°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 02:07 in Miami, it's 01:07 in San Jose.

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

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Miami (MIA) follows a heading of 13° (north 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 Miami International Airport (MIA) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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