JED
Jeddah
Saudi Arabia
12,900 km
8,016 miles
SYQ
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
12,900 km
8,016 mi / 6,966 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
294°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

JED SYQ
Airport Name King Abdulaziz International Airport Tobias Bolanos International Airport
IATA Code JED SYQ
ICAO Code OEJN MRPV
City Jeddah San Jose
Country Saudi Arabia Costa Rica
Timezone Asia/Riyadh America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 48 ft 3,287 ft
Coordinates 21.680000, 39.160000 9.960000, -84.140000

Jeddah (JED) to San Jose (SYQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia to Tobias Bolanos International Airport (SYQ) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 12,900 kilometers (8,016 miles / 6,966 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 294°.

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 Saudi Arabia 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 12:12 in Jeddah, it's 03:12 in San Jose. With a 9-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 3,239 feet between the two airports. Tobias Bolanos International Airport sits higher than King Abdulaziz International Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SYQ) to Jeddah (JED) follows a heading of 60° (east 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 King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) and Tobias Bolanos International Airport (SYQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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