GIC
Boigu Airport
Australia
14,928 km
9,276 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
14,928 km
9,276 mi / 8,061 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
85°
east

Airport Comparison

GIC SJO
Airport Name Boigu Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code GIC SJO
ICAO Code YBOI MROC
City N/A San Jose
Country Australia Costa Rica
Timezone Australia/Brisbane America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 23 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates -9.230000, 142.220000 9.990000, -84.210000

Boigu Airport (GIC) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Boigu Airport (GIC) in Boigu Airport, Australia to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 14,928 kilometers (9,276 miles / 8,061 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east at a heading of 85°.

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 05:19 in Boigu Airport, it's 13:19 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 2,998 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Boigu Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Boigu Airport (GIC) follows a heading of 267° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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