MSP
Minneapolis
United States
3,979 km
2,473 miles
SYQ
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
3,979 km
2,473 mi / 2,149 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Chicago
Heading
165°
south southeast

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MSP SYQ
Airport Name Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport Tobias Bolanos International Airport
IATA Code MSP SYQ
ICAO Code KMSP MRPV
City Minneapolis San Jose
Country United States Costa Rica
Timezone America/Chicago America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 842 ft 3,287 ft
Coordinates 44.880000, -93.220000 9.960000, -84.140000

Minneapolis (MSP) to San Jose (SYQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States to Tobias Bolanos International Airport (SYQ) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 3,979 kilometers (2,473 miles / 2,149 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying south southeast at a heading of 165°.

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 10:36 in Minneapolis, it's 10:36 in San Jose.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,445 feet between the two airports. Tobias Bolanos International Airport sits higher than Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SYQ) to Minneapolis (MSP) follows a heading of 349° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) and Tobias Bolanos International Airport (SYQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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