BJF
Båtsfjord
Norway
9,809 km
6,095 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
9,809 km
6,095 mi / 5,297 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Oslo
Heading
296°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

BJF SJO
Airport Name Båtsfjord Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code BJF SJO
ICAO Code ENBS MROC
City Båtsfjord San Jose
Country Norway Costa Rica
Timezone Europe/Oslo America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 490 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 70.600000, 29.690000 9.990000, -84.210000

Båtsfjord (BJF) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Båtsfjord Airport (BJF) in Båtsfjord, Norway to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 9,809 kilometers (6,095 miles / 5,297 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west northwest at a heading of 296°.

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 Norway 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 15:38 in Båtsfjord, it's 08:38 in San Jose. 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 2,531 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Båtsfjord Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Båtsfjord (BJF) follows a heading of 18° (north 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 Båtsfjord Airport (BJF) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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