COV
Covilha Airport
Portugal
8,169 km
5,076 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
8,169 km
5,076 mi / 4,411 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Lisbon
Heading
269°
west

Airport Comparison

COV SJO
Airport Name Covilha Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code COV SJO
ICAO Code LPCV MROC
City N/A San Jose
Country Portugal Costa Rica
Timezone Europe/Lisbon America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 1,572 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 40.260000, -7.480000 9.990000, -84.210000

Covilha Airport (COV) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Covilha Airport (COV) in Covilha Airport, Portugal to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 8,169 kilometers (5,076 miles / 4,411 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west at a heading of 269°.

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 Portugal 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 19:39 in Covilha Airport, it's 13:39 in San Jose. 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 1,449 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Covilha Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Covilha Airport (COV) follows a heading of 51° (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 Covilha Airport (COV) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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