The flight distance from Dien Bien Phu Airport (DIN) in Dien Bien Phu, Vietnam to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 16,437 kilometers (10,213 miles / 8,875 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northeast at a heading of 13°.

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 Vietnam 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 16:21 in Dien Bien Phu, it's 03:21 in San Jose. With a 13-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 1,410 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Dien Bien Phu Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Dien Bien Phu (DIN) follows a heading of 347° (north 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 Dien Bien Phu Airport (DIN) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.