The flight distance from Kemerovo Airport (KEJ) in Kemerovo, Russia to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 12,703 kilometers (7,893 miles / 6,859 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north at a heading of 350°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 14:55 in Kemerovo, it's 01:55 in San Jose. With a 13-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 2,158 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Kemerovo Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Kemerovo (KEJ) follows a heading of 6° (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 Kemerovo Airport (KEJ) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.