LUC
Laucala Island
Fiji
10,901 km
6,773 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
10,901 km
6,773 mi / 5,886 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Fiji
Heading
82°
east

Airport Comparison

LUC SJO
Airport Name Laucala Island Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code LUC SJO
ICAO Code NFNH MROC
City Laucala Island San Jose
Country Fiji Costa Rica
Timezone Pacific/Fiji America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 10 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates -16.750000, -179.670000 9.990000, -84.210000

Laucala Island (LUC) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Laucala Island Airport (LUC) in Laucala Island, Fiji to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 10,901 kilometers (6,773 miles / 5,886 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east at a heading of 82°.

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 Fiji with Costa Rica. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:15 in Laucala Island, it's 02:15 in San Jose. With a 18-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 3,011 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Laucala Island Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Laucala Island (LUC) follows a heading of 254° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Laucala Island Airport (LUC) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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