JSI
Skiathos
Greece
10,791 km
6,705 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
10,791 km
6,705 mi / 5,827 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Athens
Heading
289°
west northwest

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JSI SJO
Airport Name Skiathos Island National Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code JSI SJO
ICAO Code LGSK MROC
City Skiathos San Jose
Country Greece Costa Rica
Timezone Europe/Athens America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 54 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 39.180000, 23.500000 9.990000, -84.210000

Skiathos (JSI) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Skiathos Island National Airport (JSI) in Skiathos, Greece to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 10,791 kilometers (6,705 miles / 5,827 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west northwest at a heading of 289°.

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 Greece 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 21:02 in Skiathos, it's 13:02 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 2,967 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Skiathos Island National Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Skiathos (JSI) follows a heading of 48° (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 Skiathos Island National Airport (JSI) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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