The flight distance from Lanzhou Zhongchuan Airport (LHW) in Lanzhou, China to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 14,779 kilometers (9,183 miles / 7,980 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north at a heading of 11°.

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 China 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 08:56 in Lanzhou, it's 18:56 in San Jose. With a 14-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 3,367 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits lower than Lanzhou Zhongchuan Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Lanzhou (LHW) follows a heading of 351° (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 Lanzhou Zhongchuan Airport (LHW) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.