FAB
Farnborough
United Kingdom
8,687 km
5,398 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
8,687 km
5,398 mi / 4,690 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/London
Heading
271°
west

Airport Comparison

FAB SJO
Airport Name Farnborough Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code FAB SJO
ICAO Code EGLF MROC
City Farnborough San Jose
Country United Kingdom Costa Rica
Timezone Europe/London America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 238 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 51.280000, -0.780000 9.990000, -84.210000

Farnborough (FAB) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Farnborough Airport (FAB) in Farnborough, United Kingdom to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 8,687 kilometers (5,398 miles / 4,690 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west at a heading of 271°.

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 United Kingdom 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 11:26 in Farnborough, it's 05:26 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 2,783 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Farnborough Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Farnborough (FAB) follows a heading of 39° (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 Farnborough Airport (FAB) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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