Airport Comparison
| MID | SJO | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Licenciado Manuel Crescencio Rejon Int Airport | Juan Santamaria International Airport |
| IATA Code | MID | SJO |
| ICAO Code | MMMD | MROC |
| City | Merida | San Jose |
| Country | Mexico | Costa Rica |
| Timezone | America/Merida | America/Costa_Rica |
| Elevation | 38 ft | 3,021 ft |
| Coordinates | 20.940000, -89.660000 | 9.990000, -84.210000 |
Merida (MID) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Licenciado Manuel Crescencio Rejon Int Airport (MID) in Merida, Mexico to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 1,350 kilometers (839 miles / 729 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying south southeast at a heading of 154°.
This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.
This is an international route connecting Mexico with Costa Rica. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 09:52 in Merida, it's 09:52 in San Jose.
There is a significant elevation difference of 2,983 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Licenciado Manuel Crescencio Rejon Int Airport.
The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Merida (MID) follows a heading of 335° (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 Licenciado Manuel Crescencio Rejon Int Airport (MID) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.