ARN
Stockholm
Sweden
9,720 km
6,040 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
9,720 km
6,040 mi / 5,248 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Stockholm
Heading
285°
west northwest

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Airport Comparison

ARN SJO
Airport Name Stockholm-Arlanda Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code ARN SJO
ICAO Code ESSA MROC
City Stockholm San Jose
Country Sweden Costa Rica
Timezone Europe/Stockholm America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 137 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 59.650000, 17.920000 9.990000, -84.210000

Stockholm (ARN) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN) in Stockholm, Sweden to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 9,720 kilometers (6,040 miles / 5,248 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 285°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Sweden 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 00:42 in Stockholm, it's 16:42 in San Jose. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,884 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Stockholm-Arlanda Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Stockholm (ARN) follows a heading of 30° (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 Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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