ABC
Albacete
Spain
8,653 km
5,377 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
8,653 km
5,377 mi / 4,672 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
273°
west

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ABC SJO
Airport Name Albacete-Los Llanos Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code ABC SJO
ICAO Code LEAB MROC
City Albacete San Jose
Country Spain Costa Rica
Timezone Europe/Madrid America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 2,302 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 38.950000, -1.860000 9.990000, -84.210000

Albacete (ABC) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Albacete-Los Llanos Airport (ABC) in Albacete, Spain to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 8,653 kilometers (5,377 miles / 4,672 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west at a heading of 273°.

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 Spain with Costa Rica. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:32 in Albacete, it's 12:32 in San Jose. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Albacete (ABC) follows a heading of 52° (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 Albacete-Los Llanos Airport (ABC) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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