The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Hierro Airport (VDE) in El Hierro Island, Spain is 7,170 kilometers (4,455 miles / 3,872 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east northeast at a heading of 64°.

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 19:17 in San Jose, it's 01:17 in El Hierro Island. 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 2,918 feet between the two airports. Hierro Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from El Hierro Island (VDE) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 268° (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 Hierro Airport (VDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.