Airport Comparison
| JKH | SJO | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Chios Island National Airport | Juan Santamaria International Airport |
| IATA Code | JKH | SJO |
| ICAO Code | LGHI | MROC |
| City | Chios Island | San Jose |
| Country | Greece | Costa Rica |
| Timezone | Europe/Athens | America/Costa_Rica |
| Elevation | 15 ft | 3,021 ft |
| Coordinates | 38.340000, 26.140000 | 9.990000, -84.210000 |
Chios Island (JKH) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Chios Island National Airport (JKH) in Chios Island, Greece to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 11,038 kilometers (6,859 miles / 5,960 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west northwest at a heading of 291°.
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 Greece 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 14:36 in Chios Island, it's 06:36 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 3,006 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Chios Island National Airport.
The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Chios Island (JKH) follows a heading of 48° (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 Chios Island National Airport (JKH) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.