RMO
Chișinău
Moldova
10,887 km
6,765 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
10,887 km
6,765 mi / 5,878 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Chisinau
Heading
294°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

RMO SJO
Airport Name Chișinău International Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code RMO SJO
ICAO Code LUKK MROC
City Chișinău San Jose
Country Moldova Costa Rica
Timezone Europe/Chisinau America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 399 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 46.930000, 28.930000 9.990000, -84.210000

Chișinău (RMO) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chișinău International Airport (RMO) in Chișinău, Moldova to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 10,887 kilometers (6,765 miles / 5,878 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west northwest at a heading of 294°.

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 Moldova 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 10:35 in Chișinău, it's 02:35 in San Jose. With a 8-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 2,622 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Chișinău International Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Chișinău (RMO) follows a heading of 39° (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 Chișinău International Airport (RMO) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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