SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
9,315 km
5,788 miles
SKS
Vojens
Denmark
Distance
9,315 km
5,788 mi / 5,030 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
35°
northeast

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SJO SKS
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Vojens Skrydstrup Airport
IATA Code SJO SKS
ICAO Code MROC EKSP
City San Jose Vojens
Country Costa Rica Denmark
Timezone America/Costa_Rica Europe/Copenhagen
Elevation 3,021 ft 141 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 55.230000, 9.260000

San Jose (SJO) to Vojens (SKS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Vojens Skrydstrup Airport (SKS) in Vojens, Denmark is 9,315 kilometers (5,788 miles / 5,030 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 35°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 09:14 in San Jose, it's 16:14 in Vojens. 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 2,880 feet between the two airports. Vojens Skrydstrup Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Vojens (SKS) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 279° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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