KDL
Kardla
Estonia
10,008 km
6,218 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
10,008 km
6,218 mi / 5,404 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Tallinn
Heading
290°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

KDL SJO
Airport Name Kardla Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code KDL SJO
ICAO Code EEKA MROC
City Kardla San Jose
Country Estonia Costa Rica
Timezone Europe/Tallinn America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 18 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 58.990000, 22.830000 9.990000, -84.210000

Kardla (KDL) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kardla Airport (KDL) in Kardla, Estonia to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 10,008 kilometers (6,218 miles / 5,404 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west northwest at a heading of 290°.

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 Estonia 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 18:24 in Kardla, it's 10:24 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 3,003 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Kardla Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Kardla (KDL) follows a heading of 30° (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 Kardla Airport (KDL) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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