BYN
Bayankhongor
Mongolia
13,752 km
8,545 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
13,752 km
8,545 mi / 7,426 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Ulaanbaatar
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

BYN SJO
Airport Name Bayankhongor Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code BYN SJO
ICAO Code ZMBH MROC
City Bayankhongor San Jose
Country Mongolia Costa Rica
Timezone Asia/Ulaanbaatar America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 6,085 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 46.160000, 100.700000 9.990000, -84.210000

Bayankhongor (BYN) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bayankhongor Airport (BYN) in Bayankhongor, Mongolia to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 13,752 kilometers (8,545 miles / 7,426 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north at a heading of 6°.

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 Mongolia 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 16:42 in Bayankhongor, it's 02:42 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 3,064 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits lower than Bayankhongor Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Bayankhongor (BYN) follows a heading of 356° (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 Bayankhongor Airport (BYN) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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