JHS
Sisimiut
Greenland
6,731 km
4,182 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
6,731 km
4,182 mi / 3,634 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
America/Nuuk
Heading
215°
southwest

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JHS SJO
Airport Name Sisimiut Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code JHS SJO
ICAO Code BGSS MROC
City Sisimiut San Jose
Country Greenland Costa Rica
Timezone America/Nuuk America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 33 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 66.950000, -53.730000 9.990000, -84.210000

Sisimiut (JHS) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sisimiut Airport (JHS) in Sisimiut, Greenland to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 6,731 kilometers (4,182 miles / 3,634 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying southwest at a heading of 215°.

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 Greenland with Costa Rica. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:53 in Sisimiut, it's 13:53 in San Jose. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,988 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Sisimiut Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Sisimiut (JHS) follows a heading of 13° (north 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 Sisimiut Airport (JHS) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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