The flight distance from Sveg Airport (EVG) in Sveg Airport, Sweden to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 9,472 kilometers (5,886 miles / 5,114 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 282°.

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 Sweden 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 23:19 in Sveg Airport, it's 16:19 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 1,843 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Sveg Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Sveg Airport (EVG) follows a heading of 28° (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 Sveg Airport (EVG) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.