SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
8,307 km
5,162 miles
TRE
Balemartine
United Kingdom
Distance
8,307 km
5,162 mi / 4,485 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
34°
northeast

Airport Comparison

SJO TRE
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Tiree Airport
IATA Code SJO TRE
ICAO Code MROC EGPU
City San Jose Balemartine
Country Costa Rica United Kingdom
Timezone America/Costa_Rica Europe/London
Elevation 3,021 ft 38 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 56.500000, -6.870000

San Jose (SJO) to Balemartine (TRE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Tiree Airport (TRE) in Balemartine, United Kingdom is 8,307 kilometers (5,162 miles / 4,485 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 34°.

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 United Kingdom. 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 22:21 in San Jose, it's 04:21 in Balemartine. 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 2,983 feet between the two airports. Tiree Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Balemartine (TRE) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 265° (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 Tiree Airport (TRE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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