MZH
Amasya
Turkey
11,658 km
7,244 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
11,658 km
7,244 mi / 6,295 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
298°
west northwest

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MZH SJO
Airport Name Amasya Merzifon Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code MZH SJO
ICAO Code LTAP MROC
City Amasya San Jose
Country Turkey Costa Rica
Timezone Europe/Istanbul America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 1,758 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 40.830000, 35.520000 9.990000, -84.210000

Amasya (MZH) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amasya Merzifon Airport (MZH) in Amasya, Turkey to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 11,658 kilometers (7,244 miles / 6,295 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 298°.

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 Turkey 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 18:51 in Amasya, it's 09:51 in San Jose. With a 9-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 1,263 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Amasya Merzifon Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Amasya (MZH) follows a heading of 43° (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 Amasya Merzifon Airport (MZH) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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