GRX
Granada
Spain
8,494 km
5,278 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
8,494 km
5,278 mi / 4,587 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
272°
west

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Airport Comparison

GRX SJO
Airport Name Federico Garcia Lorca Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code GRX SJO
ICAO Code LEGR MROC
City Granada San Jose
Country Spain Costa Rica
Timezone Europe/Madrid America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 1,860 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 37.190000, -3.780000 9.990000, -84.210000

Granada (GRX) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Federico Garcia Lorca Airport (GRX) in Granada, Spain to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 8,494 kilometers (5,278 miles / 4,587 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west at a heading of 272°.

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 14:10 in Granada, it's 06:10 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 1,161 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Federico Garcia Lorca Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Granada (GRX) follows a heading of 54° (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 Federico Garcia Lorca Airport (GRX) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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