The flight distance from Naracoorte Airport (NAC) in Naracoorte Airport, Australia to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 14,610 kilometers (9,078 miles / 7,889 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east southeast at a heading of 112°.

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 22:29 in Naracoorte Airport, it's 05:59 in San Jose. With a 16.5-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 2,852 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Naracoorte Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Naracoorte Airport (NAC) follows a heading of 229° (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 Naracoorte Airport (NAC) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.