SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
8,510 km
5,288 miles
TOJ
Madrid
Spain
Distance
8,510 km
5,288 mi / 4,595 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
51°
northeast

Airport Comparison

SJO TOJ
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Torrejon Airport
IATA Code SJO TOJ
ICAO Code MROC LETO
City San Jose Madrid
Country Costa Rica Spain
Timezone America/Costa_Rica Europe/Madrid
Elevation 3,021 ft 2,026 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 40.500000, -3.450000

San Jose (SJO) to Madrid (TOJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Torrejon Airport (TOJ) in Madrid, Spain is 8,510 kilometers (5,288 miles / 4,595 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 51°.

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 Spain. 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 14:35 in San Jose, it's 21:35 in Madrid. 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.

The return flight from Madrid (TOJ) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 272° (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 Torrejon Airport (TOJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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