KUS
Kulusuk
Greenland
7,139 km
4,436 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
7,139 km
4,436 mi / 3,854 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
America/Nuuk
Heading
233°
southwest

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KUS SJO
Airport Name Kulusuk Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code KUS SJO
ICAO Code BGKK MROC
City Kulusuk San Jose
Country Greenland Costa Rica
Timezone America/Nuuk America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 117 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 65.570000, -37.120000 9.990000, -84.210000

Kulusuk (KUS) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kulusuk Airport (KUS) in Kulusuk, Greenland to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 7,139 kilometers (4,436 miles / 3,854 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying southwest at a heading of 233°.

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 18:06 in Kulusuk, it's 14:06 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 2,904 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Kulusuk Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Kulusuk (KUS) follows a heading of 20° (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 Kulusuk Airport (KUS) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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