MSS
Massena
United States
3,988 km
2,478 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
3,988 km
2,478 mi / 2,154 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/New_York
Heading
196°
south southwest

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MSS SJO
Airport Name Massena International-Richards Field Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code MSS SJO
ICAO Code KMSS MROC
City Massena San Jose
Country United States Costa Rica
Timezone America/New_York America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 221 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 44.940000, -74.850000 9.990000, -84.210000

Massena (MSS) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Massena International-Richards Field (MSS) in Massena, United States to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 3,988 kilometers (2,478 miles / 2,154 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying south southwest at a heading of 196°.

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 12:25 in Massena, it's 11:25 in San Jose.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,800 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Massena International-Richards Field.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Massena (MSS) follows a heading of 11° (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 Massena International-Richards Field (MSS) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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