BJY
Batajnica
Serbia
10,337 km
6,423 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
10,337 km
6,423 mi / 5,581 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Belgrade
Heading
287°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

BJY SJO
Airport Name Batajnica Air Base Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code BJY SJO
ICAO Code LYBT MROC
City Batajnica San Jose
Country Serbia Costa Rica
Timezone Europe/Belgrade America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 265 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 44.940000, 20.260000 9.990000, -84.210000

Batajnica (BJY) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Batajnica Air Base (BJY) in Batajnica, Serbia to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 10,337 kilometers (6,423 miles / 5,581 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west northwest at a heading of 287°.

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 Serbia 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 06:24 in Batajnica, it's 23:24 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,756 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Batajnica Air Base.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Batajnica (BJY) follows a heading of 43° (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 Batajnica Air Base (BJY) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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