SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
9,721 km
6,041 miles
VCE
Venezia
Italy
Distance
9,721 km
6,041 mi / 5,249 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
44°
northeast

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Airport Comparison

SJO VCE
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Venezia / Tessera - Marco Polo Airport
IATA Code SJO VCE
ICAO Code MROC LIPZ
City San Jose Venezia
Country Costa Rica Italy
Timezone America/Costa_Rica Europe/Rome
Elevation 3,021 ft 7 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 45.510000, 12.350000

San Jose (SJO) to Venezia (VCE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Venezia / Tessera - Marco Polo Airport (VCE) in Venezia, Italy is 9,721 kilometers (6,041 miles / 5,249 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 44°.

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 Italy. 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 02:29 in San Jose, it's 10:29 in Venezia. 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 3,014 feet between the two airports. Venezia / Tessera - Marco Polo Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Venezia (VCE) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 282° (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 Venezia / Tessera - Marco Polo Airport (VCE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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