The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Unst Airport (UNT) in Shetland Islands, United Kingdom is 8,679 kilometers (5,393 miles / 4,686 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northeast at a heading of 30°.

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 United Kingdom. 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 21:11 in San Jose, it's 03:11 in Shetland Islands. With a 6-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 3,021 feet between the two airports. Unst Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Shetland Islands (UNT) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 269° (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 Unst Airport (UNT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.