The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Woensdrecht Air Base (WOE) in Bergen Op Zoom, Netherlands is 9,041 kilometers (5,618 miles / 4,882 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 39°.

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 Netherlands. 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 00:57 in San Jose, it's 07:57 in Bergen Op Zoom. With a 7-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 2,958 feet between the two airports. Woensdrecht Air Base sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Bergen Op Zoom (WOE) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 275° (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 Woensdrecht Air Base (WOE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.