CNC
Coconut Island Airport
Australia
14,843 km
9,223 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
14,843 km
9,223 mi / 8,014 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
86°
east

Airport Comparison

CNC SJO
Airport Name Coconut Island Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code CNC SJO
ICAO Code YCCT MROC
City N/A San Jose
Country Australia Costa Rica
Timezone Australia/Brisbane America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 3 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates -10.050000, 143.070000 9.990000, -84.210000

Coconut Island Airport (CNC) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Coconut Island Airport (CNC) in Coconut Island Airport, Australia to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 14,843 kilometers (9,223 miles / 8,014 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east at a heading of 86°.

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 20:47 in Coconut Island Airport, it's 04:47 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 3,018 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Coconut Island Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Coconut Island Airport (CNC) follows a heading of 266° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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