KUN
Kaunas
Lithuania
10,233 km
6,359 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
10,233 km
6,359 mi / 5,526 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Vilnius
Heading
291°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

KUN SJO
Airport Name Kaunas International Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code KUN SJO
ICAO Code EYKA MROC
City Kaunas San Jose
Country Lithuania Costa Rica
Timezone Europe/Vilnius America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 256 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 54.960000, 24.080000 9.990000, -84.210000

Kaunas (KUN) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kaunas International Airport (KUN) in Kaunas, Lithuania to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 10,233 kilometers (6,359 miles / 5,526 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, 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 Lithuania 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 20:57 in Kaunas, it's 12:57 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 2,765 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Kaunas International Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Kaunas (KUN) follows a heading of 33° (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 Kaunas International Airport (KUN) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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