SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
10,243 km
6,365 miles
TAY
Tartu
Estonia
Distance
10,243 km
6,365 mi / 5,531 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
29°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

SJO TAY
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Tartu Airport
IATA Code SJO TAY
ICAO Code MROC EETU
City San Jose Tartu
Country Costa Rica Estonia
Timezone America/Costa_Rica Europe/Tallinn
Elevation 3,021 ft 219 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 58.310000, 26.690000

San Jose (SJO) to Tartu (TAY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Tartu Airport (TAY) in Tartu, Estonia is 10,243 kilometers (6,365 miles / 5,531 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northeast at a heading of 29°.

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 Estonia. 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 06:08 in San Jose, it's 14:08 in Tartu. 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 2,802 feet between the two airports. Tartu Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Tartu (TAY) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 293° (west northwest). 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 Tartu Airport (TAY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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