LEK
Labe Airport
Guinea
7,840 km
4,871 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
7,840 km
4,871 mi / 4,233 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Conakry
Heading
277°
west

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LEK SJO
Airport Name Labe Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code LEK SJO
ICAO Code GULB MROC
City N/A San Jose
Country Guinea Costa Rica
Timezone Africa/Conakry America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 3,396 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 11.330000, -12.290000 9.990000, -84.210000

Labe Airport (LEK) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Labe Airport (LEK) in Labe Airport, Guinea to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 7,840 kilometers (4,871 miles / 4,233 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west at a heading of 277°.

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 Guinea with Costa Rica. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:46 in Labe Airport, it's 12:46 in San Jose. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Labe Airport (LEK) follows a heading of 81° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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