EIH
Einasleigh
Australia
14,740 km
9,159 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
14,740 km
9,159 mi / 7,959 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
93°
east

Airport Comparison

EIH SJO
Airport Name Einasleigh Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code EIH SJO
ICAO Code YEIN MROC
City Einasleigh San Jose
Country Australia Costa Rica
Timezone Australia/Brisbane America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 0 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates -18.500000, 144.090000 9.990000, -84.210000

Einasleigh (EIH) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Einasleigh Airport (EIH) in Einasleigh, Australia to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 14,740 kilometers (9,159 miles / 7,959 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east at a heading of 93°.

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 21:43 in Einasleigh, it's 05:43 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 3,021 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Einasleigh Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Einasleigh (EIH) follows a heading of 254° (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 Einasleigh Airport (EIH) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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