The flight distance from Sitia Airport (JSH) in Crete Island, Greece to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 11,156 kilometers (6,932 miles / 6,024 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west northwest at a heading of 290°.

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 04:59 in Crete Island, it's 20:59 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 2,645 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Sitia Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Crete Island (JSH) follows a heading of 51° (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 Sitia Airport (JSH) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.