FUE
Fuerteventura Island
Spain
7,567 km
4,702 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
7,567 km
4,702 mi / 4,086 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Atlantic/Canary
Heading
270°
west

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Airport Comparison

FUE SJO
Airport Name Fuerteventura Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code FUE SJO
ICAO Code GCFV MROC
City Fuerteventura Island San Jose
Country Spain Costa Rica
Timezone Atlantic/Canary America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 85 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 28.450000, -13.860000 9.990000, -84.210000

Fuerteventura Island (FUE) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fuerteventura Airport (FUE) in Fuerteventura Island, Spain to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 7,567 kilometers (4,702 miles / 4,086 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west at a heading of 270°.

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 08:30 in Fuerteventura Island, it's 01:30 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 2,936 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Fuerteventura Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Fuerteventura Island (FUE) follows a heading of 63° (east 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 Fuerteventura Airport (FUE) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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