The flight distance from Palma De Mallorca Airport (PMI) in Palma De Mallorca, Spain to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 9,043 kilometers (5,619 miles / 4,883 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 276°.

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 Spain 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 08:06 in Palma De Mallorca, it's 01:06 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 2,994 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Palma De Mallorca Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Palma De Mallorca (PMI) follows a heading of 51° (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 Palma De Mallorca Airport (PMI) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.