AXD
Alexandroupolis
Greece
10,924 km
6,788 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
10,924 km
6,788 mi / 5,898 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Athens
Heading
291°
west northwest

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AXD SJO
Airport Name Dimokritos Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code AXD SJO
ICAO Code LGAL MROC
City Alexandroupolis San Jose
Country Greece Costa Rica
Timezone Europe/Athens America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 24 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 40.860000, 25.960000 9.990000, -84.210000

Alexandroupolis (AXD) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dimokritos Airport (AXD) in Alexandroupolis, Greece to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 10,924 kilometers (6,788 miles / 5,898 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west northwest at a heading of 291°.

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 Greece with Costa Rica. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:44 in Alexandroupolis, it's 08:44 in San Jose. 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 2,997 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Dimokritos Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Alexandroupolis (AXD) follows a heading of 46° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Dimokritos Airport (AXD) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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