KNR
Kangan
Iran
13,729 km
8,531 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
13,729 km
8,531 mi / 7,413 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9.5h
Asia/Tehran
Heading
306°
northwest

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KNR SJO
Airport Name Jam Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code KNR SJO
ICAO Code OIBJ MROC
City Kangan San Jose
Country Iran Costa Rica
Timezone Asia/Tehran America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 2,173 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 27.820000, 52.350000 9.990000, -84.210000

Kangan (KNR) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jam Airport (KNR) in Kangan, Iran to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 13,729 kilometers (8,531 miles / 7,413 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 306°.

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 Iran 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 18:43 in Kangan, it's 09:13 in San Jose. With a 9.5-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Kangan (KNR) follows a heading of 47° (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 Jam Airport (KNR) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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