The flight distance from Monto Airport (MNQ) in Monto Airport, Australia to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 13,961 kilometers (8,675 miles / 7,538 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east at a heading of 96°.

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 05:39 in Monto Airport, it's 13:39 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 2,264 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Monto Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Monto Airport (MNQ) follows a heading of 246° (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 Monto Airport (MNQ) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.