KVC
King Cove
United States
8,340 km
5,182 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
8,340 km
5,182 mi / 4,503 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Anchorage
Heading
94°
east

Airport Comparison

KVC SJO
Airport Name King Cove Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code KVC SJO
ICAO Code PAVC MROC
City King Cove San Jose
Country United States Costa Rica
Timezone America/Anchorage America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 149 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 55.120000, -162.270000 9.990000, -84.210000

King Cove (KVC) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Cove Airport (KVC) in King Cove, United States to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 8,340 kilometers (5,182 miles / 4,503 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east at a heading of 94°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 07:21 in King Cove, it's 10:21 in San Jose. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,872 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than King Cove Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to King Cove (KVC) follows a heading of 325° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the King Cove Airport (KVC) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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