JFR
Paamiut
Greenland
6,419 km
3,989 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
6,419 km
3,989 mi / 3,466 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
America/Nuuk
Heading
221°
southwest

Airport Comparison

JFR SJO
Airport Name Paamiut Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code JFR SJO
ICAO Code BGPT MROC
City Paamiut San Jose
Country Greenland Costa Rica
Timezone America/Nuuk America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 120 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 62.010000, -49.670000 9.990000, -84.210000

Paamiut (JFR) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Paamiut Airport (JFR) in Paamiut, Greenland to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 6,419 kilometers (3,989 miles / 3,466 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying southwest at a heading of 221°.

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 Greenland with Costa Rica. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:55 in Paamiut, it's 04:55 in San Jose. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,901 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Paamiut Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Paamiut (JFR) follows a heading of 18° (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 Paamiut Airport (JFR) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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