The flight distance from Sibulan Airport (DGT) in Dumaguete City, Philippines to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 16,289 kilometers (10,122 miles / 8,795 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northeast at a heading of 55°.

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 01:54 in Dumaguete City, it's 11:54 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 3,006 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Sibulan Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Dumaguete City (DGT) follows a heading of 304° (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 Sibulan Airport (DGT) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.