IFN
Isfahan
Iran
13,363 km
8,303 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
13,363 km
8,303 mi / 7,215 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9.5h
Asia/Tehran
Heading
308°
northwest

Airport Comparison

IFN SJO
Airport Name Esfahan Shahid Beheshti International Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code IFN SJO
ICAO Code OIFM MROC
City Isfahan San Jose
Country Iran Costa Rica
Timezone Asia/Tehran America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 5,059 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 32.750000, 51.860000 9.990000, -84.210000

Isfahan (IFN) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Esfahan Shahid Beheshti International Airport (IFN) in Isfahan, Iran to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 13,363 kilometers (8,303 miles / 7,215 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 308°.

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 08:48 in Isfahan, it's 23:18 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 2,038 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits lower than Esfahan Shahid Beheshti International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Isfahan (IFN) follows a heading of 42° (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 Esfahan Shahid Beheshti International Airport (IFN) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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