The flight distance from Lotus Vale Airport (LTV) in Lotus Vale, Australia to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 15,035 kilometers (9,342 miles / 8,118 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east at a heading of 93°.

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 01:30 in Lotus Vale, it's 09:30 in San Jose. With a 16-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 3,021 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Lotus Vale Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Lotus Vale (LTV) follows a heading of 256° (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 Lotus Vale Airport (LTV) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.