BLS
Bollon Airport
Australia
14,271 km
8,868 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
14,271 km
8,868 mi / 7,706 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
100°
east

Airport Comparison

BLS SJO
Airport Name Bollon Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code BLS SJO
ICAO Code YBLL MROC
City N/A San Jose
Country Australia Costa Rica
Timezone Australia/Brisbane America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 182 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates -28.060000, 147.480000 9.990000, -84.210000

Bollon Airport (BLS) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bollon Airport (BLS) in Bollon Airport, Australia to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 14,271 kilometers (8,868 miles / 7,706 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east at a heading of 100°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 03:32 in Bollon Airport, it's 11:32 in San Jose. With a 16-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 2,839 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Bollon Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Bollon Airport (BLS) follows a heading of 242° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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