The flight distance from Iwo Jima Airport (IWO) in Iwo Jima Airport, Japan to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 13,746 kilometers (8,541 miles / 7,422 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east northeast at a heading of 58°.

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 05:30 in Iwo Jima Airport, it's 14:30 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 2,637 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Iwo Jima Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Iwo Jima Airport (IWO) follows a heading of 309° (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 Iwo Jima Airport (IWO) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.