CDT
Castellón de la Plana
Spain
8,809 km
5,474 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
8,809 km
5,474 mi / 4,757 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
274°
west

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Airport Comparison

CDT SJO
Airport Name Castellon de la Plana Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code CDT SJO
ICAO Code LECH MROC
City Castellón de la Plana San Jose
Country Spain Costa Rica
Timezone Europe/Madrid America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 1,182 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 40.210000, 0.070000 9.990000, -84.210000

Castellón de la Plana (CDT) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Castellon de la Plana Airport (CDT) in Castellón de la Plana, Spain to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 8,809 kilometers (5,474 miles / 4,757 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west at a heading of 274°.

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 02:56 in Castellón de la Plana, it's 18:56 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 1,839 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Castellon de la Plana Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Castellón de la Plana (CDT) follows a heading of 51° (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 Castellon de la Plana Airport (CDT) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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