LAI
Lannion
France
8,497 km
5,280 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
8,497 km
5,280 mi / 4,588 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Paris
Heading
270°
west

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Airport Comparison

LAI SJO
Airport Name Lannion-Cote de Granit Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code LAI SJO
ICAO Code LFRO MROC
City Lannion San Jose
Country France Costa Rica
Timezone Europe/Paris America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 290 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 48.750000, -3.470000 9.990000, -84.210000

Lannion (LAI) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lannion-Cote de Granit Airport (LAI) in Lannion, France to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 8,497 kilometers (5,280 miles / 4,588 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west at a heading of 270°.

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 France 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 12:30 in Lannion, it's 04:30 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 2,731 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Lannion-Cote de Granit Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Lannion (LAI) follows a heading of 42° (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 Lannion-Cote de Granit Airport (LAI) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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