The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Lutsk Airport (UCK) in Lutsk, Ukraine is 10,493 kilometers (6,520 miles / 5,666 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 37°.

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 Ukraine. 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 10:36 in San Jose, it's 18:36 in Lutsk. 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 2,247 feet between the two airports. Lutsk Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Lutsk (UCK) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 292° (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 Lutsk Airport (UCK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.