BCD
Bacolod City
Philippines
16,220 km
10,079 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
16,220 km
10,079 mi / 8,758 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Manila
Heading
53°
northeast

Airport Comparison

BCD SJO
Airport Name Bacolod-Silay City International Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code BCD SJO
ICAO Code RPVB MROC
City Bacolod City San Jose
Country Philippines Costa Rica
Timezone Asia/Manila America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 0 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 10.780000, 123.020000 9.990000, -84.210000

Bacolod City (BCD) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bacolod-Silay City International Airport (BCD) in Bacolod City, Philippines to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 16,220 kilometers (10,079 miles / 8,758 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northeast at a heading of 53°.

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 Philippines 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 21:35 in Bacolod City, it's 07:35 in San Jose. With a 14-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 3,021 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Bacolod-Silay City International Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Bacolod City (BCD) follows a heading of 307° (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 Bacolod-Silay City International Airport (BCD) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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