MUC
Munich
Germany
9,615 km
5,974 miles
SYQ
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
9,615 km
5,974 mi / 5,192 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
281°
west

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MUC SYQ
Airport Name Munich International Airport Tobias Bolanos International Airport
IATA Code MUC SYQ
ICAO Code EDDM MRPV
City Munich San Jose
Country Germany Costa Rica
Timezone Europe/Berlin America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 1,487 ft 3,287 ft
Coordinates 48.350000, 11.790000 9.960000, -84.140000

Munich (MUC) to San Jose (SYQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Munich International Airport (MUC) in Munich, Germany to Tobias Bolanos International Airport (SYQ) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 9,615 kilometers (5,974 miles / 5,192 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 281°.

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 Germany 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 10:11 in Munich, it's 03:11 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 1,800 feet between the two airports. Tobias Bolanos International Airport sits higher than Munich International Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SYQ) to Munich (MUC) 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 Munich International Airport (MUC) and Tobias Bolanos International Airport (SYQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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