KEF
Reykjavik
Iceland
7,652 km
4,755 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
7,652 km
4,755 mi / 4,132 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Atlantic/Reykjavik
Heading
248°
west southwest

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Airport Comparison

KEF SJO
Airport Name Keflavik International Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code KEF SJO
ICAO Code BIKF MROC
City Reykjavik San Jose
Country Iceland Costa Rica
Timezone Atlantic/Reykjavik America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 171 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 63.980000, -22.610000 9.990000, -84.210000

Reykjavik (KEF) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Keflavik International Airport (KEF) in Reykjavik, Iceland to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 7,652 kilometers (4,755 miles / 4,132 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west southwest at a heading of 248°.

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 Iceland 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 14:50 in Reykjavik, it's 08:50 in San Jose. With a 6-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 2,850 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Keflavik International Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Reykjavik (KEF) follows a heading of 24° (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 Keflavik International Airport (KEF) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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