SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
12,091 km
7,513 miles
VTM
Beersheba
Israel
Distance
12,091 km
7,513 mi / 6,529 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
52°
northeast

Airport Comparison

SJO VTM
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Nevatim Air Base
IATA Code SJO VTM
ICAO Code MROC LLNV
City San Jose Beersheba
Country Costa Rica Israel
Timezone America/Costa_Rica Asia/Jerusalem
Elevation 3,021 ft 1,330 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 31.210000, 35.010000

San Jose (SJO) to Beersheba (VTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Nevatim Air Base (VTM) in Beersheba, Israel is 12,091 kilometers (7,513 miles / 6,529 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 52°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 08:13 in San Jose, it's 16:13 in Beersheba. 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 1,691 feet between the two airports. Nevatim Air Base sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Beersheba (VTM) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 295° (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 Nevatim Air Base (VTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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