FAZ
Fasa
Iran
13,766 km
8,554 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
13,766 km
8,554 mi / 7,433 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9.5h
Asia/Tehran
Heading
307°
northwest

Airport Comparison

FAZ SJO
Airport Name Fasa Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code FAZ SJO
ICAO Code OISF MROC
City Fasa San Jose
Country Iran Costa Rica
Timezone Asia/Tehran America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 4,261 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 28.890000, 53.720000 9.990000, -84.210000

Fasa (FAZ) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fasa Airport (FAZ) in Fasa, Iran to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 13,766 kilometers (8,554 miles / 7,433 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 307°.

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 Iran 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 05:14 in Fasa, it's 19:44 in San Jose. With a 9.5-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 1,240 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits lower than Fasa Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Fasa (FAZ) follows a heading of 45° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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