SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
8,155 km
5,067 miles
VOI
Voinjama
Liberia
Distance
8,155 km
5,067 mi / 4,403 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
84°
east

Airport Comparison

SJO VOI
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Voinjama Airport
IATA Code SJO VOI
ICAO Code MROC GLVA
City San Jose Voinjama
Country Costa Rica Liberia
Timezone America/Costa_Rica Africa/Monrovia
Elevation 3,021 ft 1,400 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 8.400000, -9.770000

San Jose (SJO) to Voinjama (VOI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Voinjama Airport (VOI) in Voinjama, Liberia is 8,155 kilometers (5,067 miles / 4,403 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east at a heading of 84°.

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 Liberia. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:18 in San Jose, it's 08:18 in Voinjama. 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 1,621 feet between the two airports. Voinjama Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Voinjama (VOI) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 278° (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 Voinjama Airport (VOI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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