The flight distance from La Mole Airport (LTT) in La Mole, France to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 9,304 kilometers (5,782 miles / 5,024 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 278°.

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 France 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 15:32 in La Mole, it's 08:32 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 2,962 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than La Mole Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to La Mole (LTT) follows a heading of 47° (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 La Mole Airport (LTT) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.