MID
Merida
Mexico
1,350 km
839 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
1,350 km
839 mi / 729 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Merida
Heading
154°
south southeast

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.

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