SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
7,648 km
4,752 miles
SMU
Sheep Mountain
United States
Distance
7,648 km
4,752 mi / 4,130 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
333°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

SJO SMU
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Sheep Mountain Airport
IATA Code SJO SMU
ICAO Code MROC PASP
City San Jose Sheep Mountain
Country Costa Rica United States
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Anchorage
Elevation 3,021 ft 2,750 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 61.810000, -147.510000

San Jose (SJO) to Sheep Mountain (SMU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Sheep Mountain Airport (SMU) in Sheep Mountain, United States is 7,648 kilometers (4,752 miles / 4,130 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north northwest at a heading of 333°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Costa Rica with United States. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:23 in San Jose, it's 19:23 in Sheep Mountain. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Sheep Mountain (SMU) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 109° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) and Sheep Mountain Airport (SMU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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