Airport Comparison
| IXZ | SJO | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Vir Savarkar International Airport | Juan Santamaria International Airport |
| IATA Code | IXZ | SJO |
| ICAO Code | VOPB | MROC |
| City | Port Blair | San Jose |
| Country | India | Costa Rica |
| Timezone | Asia/Kolkata | America/Costa_Rica |
| Elevation | 14 ft | 3,021 ft |
| Coordinates | 11.640000, 92.730000 | 9.990000, -84.210000 |
Port Blair (IXZ) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Vir Savarkar International Airport (IXZ) in Port Blair, India to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 17,586 kilometers (10,928 miles / 9,496 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying north at a heading of 352°.
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 India 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 11:22 in Port Blair, it's 23:52 in San Jose. With a 11.5-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 3,007 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Vir Savarkar International Airport.
The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Port Blair (IXZ) follows a heading of 8° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Vir Savarkar International Airport (IXZ) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.