SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
8,060 km
5,009 miles
VPN
Vopnafjordur
Iceland
Distance
8,060 km
5,009 mi / 4,352 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
24°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

SJO VPN
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Vopnafjordur Airport
IATA Code SJO VPN
ICAO Code MROC BIVO
City San Jose Vopnafjordur
Country Costa Rica Iceland
Timezone America/Costa_Rica Atlantic/Reykjavik
Elevation 3,021 ft 16 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 65.720000, -14.850000

San Jose (SJO) to Vopnafjordur (VPN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Vopnafjordur Airport (VPN) in Vopnafjordur, Iceland is 8,060 kilometers (5,009 miles / 4,352 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north northeast at a heading of 24°.

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 Iceland. 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 23:22 in San Jose, it's 05:22 in Vopnafjordur. 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 3,005 feet between the two airports. Vopnafjordur Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Vopnafjordur (VPN) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 255° (west southwest). 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 Vopnafjordur Airport (VPN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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