NTE
Nantes
France
8,637 km
5,367 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
8,637 km
5,367 mi / 4,664 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Paris
Heading
271°
west

Airport Comparison

NTE SJO
Airport Name Nantes Atlantique Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code NTE SJO
ICAO Code LFRS MROC
City Nantes San Jose
Country France Costa Rica
Timezone Europe/Paris America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 90 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 47.150000, -1.610000 9.990000, -84.210000

Nantes (NTE) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) in Nantes, France to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 8,637 kilometers (5,367 miles / 4,664 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west at a heading of 271°.

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 13:50 in Nantes, it's 06:50 in San Jose. With a 7-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 2,931 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Nantes Atlantique Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Nantes (NTE) follows a heading of 44° (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 Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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