IES
Riesa
Germany
9,662 km
6,004 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
9,662 km
6,004 mi / 5,217 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
282°
west northwest

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Airport Comparison

IES SJO
Airport Name Riesa-Gohlis Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code IES SJO
ICAO Code EDAU MROC
City Riesa San Jose
Country Germany Costa Rica
Timezone Europe/Berlin America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 322 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 51.290000, 13.360000 9.990000, -84.210000

Riesa (IES) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Riesa-Gohlis Airport (IES) in Riesa, Germany to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 9,662 kilometers (6,004 miles / 5,217 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 282°.

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 Germany 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 00:29 in Riesa, it's 16:29 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 2,699 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Riesa-Gohlis Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Riesa (IES) follows a heading of 38° (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 Riesa-Gohlis Airport (IES) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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