SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
8,555 km
5,316 miles
SPY
San Pedro Airport
Ivory Coast
Distance
8,555 km
5,316 mi / 4,620 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
87°
east

Airport Comparison

SJO SPY
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport San Pedro Airport
IATA Code SJO SPY
ICAO Code MROC DISP
City San Jose N/A
Country Costa Rica Ivory Coast
Timezone America/Costa_Rica Africa/Abidjan
Elevation 3,021 ft 26 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 4.750000, -6.660000

San Jose (SJO) to San Pedro Airport (SPY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to San Pedro Airport (SPY) in San Pedro Airport, Ivory Coast is 8,555 kilometers (5,316 miles / 4,620 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east at a heading of 87°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Costa Rica with Ivory Coast. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:08 in San Jose, it's 19:08 in San Pedro Airport. With a 6-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 2,995 feet between the two airports. San Pedro Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from San Pedro Airport (SPY) 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 San Pedro Airport (SPY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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