FSZ
Mt. Fuji Shizuoka Airport
Japan
13,330 km
8,283 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
13,330 km
8,283 mi / 7,198 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
50°
northeast

Airport Comparison

FSZ SJO
Airport Name Mt. Fuji Shizuoka Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code FSZ SJO
ICAO Code RJNS MROC
City N/A San Jose
Country Japan Costa Rica
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 433 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 34.800000, 138.190000 9.990000, -84.210000

Mt. Fuji Shizuoka Airport (FSZ) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mt. Fuji Shizuoka Airport (FSZ) in Mt. Fuji Shizuoka Airport, Japan to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 13,330 kilometers (8,283 miles / 7,198 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 50°.

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 Japan 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 00:07 in Mt. Fuji Shizuoka Airport, it's 09:07 in San Jose. With a 15-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 2,588 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Mt. Fuji Shizuoka Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Mt. Fuji Shizuoka Airport (FSZ) follows a heading of 320° (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 Mt. Fuji Shizuoka Airport (FSZ) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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