SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
10,353 km
6,433 miles
SWV
Evensk
Russia
Distance
10,353 km
6,433 mi / 5,590 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+17h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
335°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

SJO SWV
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Severo-Evensk Airport
IATA Code SJO SWV
ICAO Code MROC UHMW
City San Jose Evensk
Country Costa Rica Russia
Timezone America/Costa_Rica Asia/Srednekolymsk
Elevation 3,021 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 61.920000, 159.230000

San Jose (SJO) to Evensk (SWV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Severo-Evensk Airport (SWV) in Evensk, Russia is 10,353 kilometers (6,433 miles / 5,590 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northwest at a heading of 335°.

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 Russia. 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 17:15 in San Jose, it's 10:15 in Evensk. With a 17-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 3,021 feet between the two airports. Severo-Evensk Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Evensk (SWV) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 62° (east 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 Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) and Severo-Evensk Airport (SWV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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