The distance from Tobías Bolaños International Airport (SYQ) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is 5422 miles or 8726 kilometers or 4709 nautical miles.
The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.
8726 kilometers is the direct flight distance between Tobías Bolaños International Airport (Costa Rica) and London Gatwick Airport (United Kingdom).
How long does it take to travel from San Jose ( Costa Rica ) to London ( United Kingdom )?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between San Jose and London takes around 12 hours 27 minutes.
Estimated
flight time from Tobías Bolaños International Airport, San Jose, Costa Rica to London Gatwick Airport, London, United Kingdom is
12 hours 27 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.
Travel Distance Between the Airports • SYQ - LGW
| Kilometers | | 8726 km |
| Statute Miles | | 5422 miles |
| Nautical Miles | | 4709 nm |
| Avg. Time of Flight | | 12 hours 27 minutes |
Tobías Bolaños International Airport to London Gatwick Airport Flight Route Map - SYQ to LGW Flight Path
Location of Tobías Bolaños International Airport & London Gatwick Airport is given below.
Click the map to view San Jose to London nonstop flight path and travel direction.
Click to see flight route on Google Map between San Jose, Costa Rica and London, United Kingdom. .
Nonstop flight route between San Jose, Costa Rica and London, United Kingdom.
Time Difference Between the Airports • SYQ - LGW
Time difference between
San Jose (Costa Rica) and
London (United Kingdom) is 7 Hours.
London time is 7 Hours ahead of San Jose.
| Location | Local Time |
| San Jose (Costa Rica) | 2026-04-01, 20:30:19 CST |
| London (United Kingdom) | 2026-04-02, 03:30:19 BST |
Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight?
Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.