SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
10,143 km
6,302 miles
UTI
Utti / Valkeala
Finland
Distance
10,143 km
6,302 mi / 5,477 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
27°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

SJO UTI
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Utti Air Base
IATA Code SJO UTI
ICAO Code MROC EFUT
City San Jose Utti / Valkeala
Country Costa Rica Finland
Timezone America/Costa_Rica Europe/Helsinki
Elevation 3,021 ft 339 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 60.900000, 26.940000

San Jose (SJO) to Utti / Valkeala (UTI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Utti Air Base (UTI) in Utti / Valkeala, Finland is 10,143 kilometers (6,302 miles / 5,477 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northeast at a heading of 27°.

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 Finland. 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 22:37 in San Jose, it's 06:37 in Utti / Valkeala. 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 2,682 feet between the two airports. Utti Air Base sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Utti / Valkeala (UTI) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 293° (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 Utti Air Base (UTI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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