LNZ
Linz
Austria
9,794 km
6,086 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
9,794 km
6,086 mi / 5,288 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Vienna
Heading
283°
west northwest

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LNZ SJO
Airport Name Linz Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code LNZ SJO
ICAO Code LOWL MROC
City Linz San Jose
Country Austria Costa Rica
Timezone Europe/Vienna America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 978 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 48.230000, 14.190000 9.990000, -84.210000

Linz (LNZ) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Linz Airport (LNZ) in Linz, Austria to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 9,794 kilometers (6,086 miles / 5,288 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west northwest at a heading of 283°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Austria 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 22:35 in Linz, it's 15:35 in San Jose. With a 7-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 2,043 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Linz Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Linz (LNZ) 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 Linz Airport (LNZ) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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