Airport Comparison
| KVA | SJO | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Alexander the Great International Airport | Juan Santamaria International Airport |
| IATA Code | KVA | SJO |
| ICAO Code | LGKV | MROC |
| City | Kavala | San Jose |
| Country | Greece | Costa Rica |
| Timezone | Europe/Athens | America/Costa_Rica |
| Elevation | 18 ft | 3,021 ft |
| Coordinates | 40.910000, 24.620000 | 9.990000, -84.210000 |
Kavala (KVA) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Alexander the Great International Airport (KVA) in Kavala, Greece to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 10,816 kilometers (6,721 miles / 5,840 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 14:54 in Kavala, it's 06:54 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 3,003 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Alexander the Great International Airport.
The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Kavala (KVA) follows a heading of 46° (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 Alexander the Great International Airport (KVA) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.