BNX
Banja Luka
Bosnia and Herzegovina
10,113 km
6,284 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
10,113 km
6,284 mi / 5,461 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Sarajevo
Heading
285°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

BNX SJO
Airport Name Banja Luka International Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code BNX SJO
ICAO Code LQBK MROC
City Banja Luka San Jose
Country Bosnia and Herzegovina Costa Rica
Timezone Europe/Sarajevo America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 400 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 44.940000, 17.300000 9.990000, -84.210000

Banja Luka (BNX) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Banja Luka International Airport (BNX) in Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 10,113 kilometers (6,284 miles / 5,461 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, 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 Bosnia and Herzegovina 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 05:09 in Banja Luka, it's 22:09 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 2,621 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Banja Luka International Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Banja Luka (BNX) follows a heading of 44° (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 Banja Luka International Airport (BNX) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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