The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport (SKG) in Thessaloniki, Greece is 10,700 kilometers (6,648 miles / 5,777 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 47°.

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 Costa Rica with Greece. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:34 in San Jose, it's 01:34 in Thessaloniki. With a 9-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 2,999 feet between the two airports. Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Thessaloniki (SKG) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 289° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) and Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport (SKG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.