LNI
Lonely
United States
8,205 km
5,098 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
8,205 km
5,098 mi / 4,430 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Anchorage
Heading
107°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

LNI SJO
Airport Name Lonely Air Station Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code LNI SJO
ICAO Code AK71 MROC
City Lonely San Jose
Country United States Costa Rica
Timezone America/Anchorage America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 17 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 70.910000, -153.240000 9.990000, -84.210000

Lonely (LNI) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lonely Air Station (LNI) in Lonely, United States to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 8,205 kilometers (5,098 miles / 4,430 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east southeast at a heading of 107°.

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 09:30 in Lonely, it's 12:30 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 3,004 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Lonely Air Station.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Lonely (LNI) follows a heading of 341° (north 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 Lonely Air Station (LNI) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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