SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
8,336 km
5,180 miles
SLM
Salamanca
Spain
Distance
8,336 km
5,180 mi / 4,501 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
50°
northeast

Airport Comparison

SJO SLM
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Salamanca Airport
IATA Code SJO SLM
ICAO Code MROC LESA
City San Jose Salamanca
Country Costa Rica Spain
Timezone America/Costa_Rica Europe/Madrid
Elevation 3,021 ft 2,595 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 40.950000, -5.500000

San Jose (SJO) to Salamanca (SLM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Salamanca Airport (SLM) in Salamanca, Spain is 8,336 kilometers (5,180 miles / 4,501 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 50°.

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 Costa Rica with Spain. 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 21:53 in San Jose, it's 04:53 in Salamanca. 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.

The return flight from Salamanca (SLM) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 270° (west). 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 Salamanca Airport (SLM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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