LVP
Lavan Island Airport
Iran
13,876 km
8,622 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
13,876 km
8,622 mi / 7,492 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9.5h
Asia/Tehran
Heading
306°
northwest

Airport Comparison

LVP SJO
Airport Name Lavan Island Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code LVP SJO
ICAO Code OIBV MROC
City N/A San Jose
Country Iran Costa Rica
Timezone Asia/Tehran America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 76 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 26.810000, 53.360000 9.990000, -84.210000

Lavan Island Airport (LVP) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lavan Island Airport (LVP) in Lavan Island Airport, Iran to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 13,876 kilometers (8,622 miles / 7,492 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 306°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 00:45 in Lavan Island Airport, it's 15:15 in San Jose. With a 9.5-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 2,945 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Lavan Island Airport.

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

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