The flight distance from Land's End Airport (LEQ) in Land's End, United Kingdom to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 8,341 kilometers (5,183 miles / 4,504 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west at a heading of 268°.

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 Kingdom 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 20:33 in Land's End, it's 14:33 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,620 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Land's End Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Land's End (LEQ) follows a heading of 41° (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 Land's End Airport (LEQ) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.