AJL
Aizawl
India
16,238 km
10,090 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
16,238 km
10,090 mi / 8,768 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
354°
north

Airport Comparison

AJL SJO
Airport Name Lengpui Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code AJL SJO
ICAO Code VELP MROC
City Aizawl San Jose
Country India Costa Rica
Timezone Asia/Kolkata America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 1,398 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 23.840000, 92.620000 9.990000, -84.210000

Aizawl (AJL) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lengpui Airport (AJL) in Aizawl, India to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 16,238 kilometers (10,090 miles / 8,768 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north at a heading of 354°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 19:15 in Aizawl, it's 07:45 in San Jose. With a 11.5-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 1,623 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Lengpui Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Aizawl (AJL) follows a heading of 5° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Lengpui Airport (AJL) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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