GVA
Geneva
Switzerland
9,232 km
5,736 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
9,232 km
5,736 mi / 4,985 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Zurich
Heading
277°
west

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Airport Comparison

GVA SJO
Airport Name Geneva Cointrin International Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code GVA SJO
ICAO Code LSGG MROC
City Geneva San Jose
Country Switzerland Costa Rica
Timezone Europe/Zurich America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 1,411 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 46.240000, 6.110000 9.990000, -84.210000

Geneva (GVA) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 9,232 kilometers (5,736 miles / 4,985 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 277°.

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 Switzerland 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 15:13 in Geneva, it's 07:13 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 1,610 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Geneva Cointrin International Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Geneva (GVA) 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 Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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