MKV
Mount Cavenagh Airport
Australia
15,700 km
9,755 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
15,700 km
9,755 mi / 8,477 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15.5h
Australia/Darwin
Heading
107°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

MKV SJO
Airport Name Mount Cavenagh Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code MKV SJO
ICAO Code YMVG MROC
City N/A San Jose
Country Australia Costa Rica
Timezone Australia/Darwin America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 0 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates -25.970000, 133.200000 9.990000, -84.210000

Mount Cavenagh Airport (MKV) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mount Cavenagh Airport (MKV) in Mount Cavenagh Airport, Australia to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 15,700 kilometers (9,755 miles / 8,477 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east southeast at a heading of 107°.

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 06:15 in Mount Cavenagh Airport, it's 14:45 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 3,021 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Mount Cavenagh Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Mount Cavenagh Airport (MKV) follows a heading of 241° (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 Mount Cavenagh Airport (MKV) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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