SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
7,781 km
4,835 miles
UMM
Summit
United States
Distance
7,781 km
4,835 mi / 4,201 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
334°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

SJO UMM
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Summit Airport
IATA Code SJO UMM
ICAO Code MROC PAST
City San Jose Summit
Country Costa Rica United States
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Anchorage
Elevation 3,021 ft 2,409 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 63.330000, -149.130000

San Jose (SJO) to Summit (UMM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Summit Airport (UMM) in Summit, United States is 7,781 kilometers (4,835 miles / 4,201 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north northwest at a heading of 334°.

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 09:19 in San Jose, it's 06:19 in Summit. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Summit (UMM) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 108° (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 Summit Airport (UMM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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