KGD
Kaliningrad
Russia
10,025 km
6,229 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
10,025 km
6,229 mi / 5,413 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Kaliningrad
Heading
288°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

KGD SJO
Airport Name Khrabrovo Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code KGD SJO
ICAO Code UMKK MROC
City Kaliningrad San Jose
Country Russia Costa Rica
Timezone Europe/Kaliningrad America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 42 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 54.890000, 20.590000 9.990000, -84.210000

Kaliningrad (KGD) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Khrabrovo Airport (KGD) in Kaliningrad, Russia to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 10,025 kilometers (6,229 miles / 5,413 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west northwest at a heading of 288°.

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 Russia 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 17:08 in Kaliningrad, it's 09:08 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 2,979 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Khrabrovo Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Kaliningrad (KGD) follows a heading of 34° (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 Khrabrovo Airport (KGD) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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