SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
2,694 km
1,674 miles
SSC
Sumter
United States
Distance
2,694 km
1,674 mi / 1,454 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

SJO SSC
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Shaw Afb Airport
IATA Code SJO SSC
ICAO Code MROC KSSC
City San Jose Sumter
Country Costa Rica United States
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/New_York
Elevation 3,021 ft 241 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 33.970000, -80.470000

San Jose (SJO) to Sumter (SSC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Shaw Afb Airport (SSC) in Sumter, United States is 2,694 kilometers (1,674 miles / 1,454 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying north at a heading of 8°.

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 Costa Rica with United States. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:38 in San Jose, it's 14:38 in Sumter.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,780 feet between the two airports. Shaw Afb Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Sumter (SSC) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 189° (south). 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 Shaw Afb Airport (SSC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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