GKD
Gokceada
Turkey
10,944 km
6,800 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
10,944 km
6,800 mi / 5,909 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
291°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

GKD SJO
Airport Name Imroz Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code GKD SJO
ICAO Code LTFK MROC
City Gokceada San Jose
Country Turkey Costa Rica
Timezone Europe/Istanbul America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 73 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 40.200000, 25.880000 9.990000, -84.210000

Gokceada (GKD) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Imroz Airport (GKD) in Gokceada, Turkey to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 10,944 kilometers (6,800 miles / 5,909 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west northwest at a heading of 291°.

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 Turkey 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 00:23 in Gokceada, it's 15:23 in San Jose. With a 9-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 2,948 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Imroz Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Gokceada (GKD) follows a heading of 46° (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 Imroz Airport (GKD) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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