The flight distance from Kahramanmaras Airport (KCM) in Kahramanmaras, Turkey to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 11,938 kilometers (7,418 miles / 6,446 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 298°.

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 Turkey 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 13:10 in Kahramanmaras, it's 04:10 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 1,298 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Kahramanmaras Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Kahramanmaras (KCM) follows a heading of 45° (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 Kahramanmaras Airport (KCM) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.