LHR
London
United Kingdom
8,771 km
5,450 miles
PJM
Puerto Jimenez
Costa Rica
Distance
8,771 km
5,450 mi / 4,736 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/London
Heading
270°
west

Airport Comparison

LHR PJM
Airport Name London Heathrow Airport Puerto Jimenez Airport
IATA Code LHR PJM
ICAO Code EGLL MRPJ
City London Puerto Jimenez
Country United Kingdom Costa Rica
Timezone Europe/London America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 83 ft 7 ft
Coordinates 51.470000, -0.460000 8.530000, -83.300000

London (LHR) to Puerto Jimenez (PJM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) in London, United Kingdom to Puerto Jimenez Airport (PJM) in Puerto Jimenez, Costa Rica is 8,771 kilometers (5,450 miles / 4,736 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west at a heading of 270°.

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 19:09 in London, it's 13:09 in Puerto Jimenez. 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 Puerto Jimenez (PJM) to London (LHR) follows a heading of 39° (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 London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Puerto Jimenez Airport (PJM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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