EIY
Sapir
Israel
12,135 km
7,541 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
12,135 km
7,541 mi / 6,553 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Jerusalem
Heading
295°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

EIY SJO
Airport Name Ein Yahav Airfield Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code EIY SJO
ICAO Code LLEY MROC
City Sapir San Jose
Country Israel Costa Rica
Timezone Asia/Jerusalem America/Costa_Rica
Elevation -164 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 30.620000, 35.200000 9.990000, -84.210000

Sapir (EIY) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ein Yahav Airfield (EIY) in Sapir, Israel to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 12,135 kilometers (7,541 miles / 6,553 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 295°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:19 in Sapir, it's 13:19 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 3,185 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Ein Yahav Airfield.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Sapir (EIY) follows a heading of 53° (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 Ein Yahav Airfield (EIY) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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