The flight distance from Finley Airport (FLY) in Finley Airport, Australia to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 14,252 kilometers (8,856 miles / 7,695 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east southeast at a heading of 107°.

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 14:05 in Finley Airport, it's 21:05 in San Jose. With a 17-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 Finley Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Finley Airport (FLY) follows a heading of 232° (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 Finley Airport (FLY) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.