KCS
Kings Creek Airport
Australia
15,881 km
9,868 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
15,881 km
9,868 mi / 8,575 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15.5h
Australia/Darwin
Heading
106°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

KCS SJO
Airport Name Kings Creek Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code KCS SJO
ICAO Code YKCS MROC
City N/A San Jose
Country Australia Costa Rica
Timezone Australia/Darwin America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 615 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates -24.420000, 131.840000 9.990000, -84.210000

Kings Creek Airport (KCS) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kings Creek Airport (KCS) in Kings Creek Airport, Australia to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 15,881 kilometers (9,868 miles / 8,575 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east southeast at a heading of 106°.

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 Australia with Costa Rica. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:09 in Kings Creek Airport, it's 07:39 in San Jose. With a 15.5-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 2,406 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Kings Creek Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Kings Creek Airport (KCS) follows a heading of 242° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Kings Creek Airport (KCS) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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