KSJ
Kasos Island
Greece
11,217 km
6,970 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
11,217 km
6,970 mi / 6,056 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Athens
Heading
291°
west northwest

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KSJ SJO
Airport Name Kasos Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code KSJ SJO
ICAO Code LGKS MROC
City Kasos Island San Jose
Country Greece Costa Rica
Timezone Europe/Athens America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 35 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 35.420000, 26.910000 9.990000, -84.210000

Kasos Island (KSJ) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kasos Airport (KSJ) in Kasos Island, Greece to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 11,217 kilometers (6,970 miles / 6,056 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 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 20:11 in Kasos Island, it's 12:11 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 2,986 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Kasos Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Kasos Island (KSJ) follows a heading of 51° (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 Kasos Airport (KSJ) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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