The flight distance from Nappa Merrie Airport (NMR) in Nappa Merrie Airport, Australia to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 14,894 kilometers (9,255 miles / 8,042 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east southeast at a heading of 103°.

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 21:46 in Nappa Merrie Airport, it's 05:46 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 2,966 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Nappa Merrie Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Nappa Merrie Airport (NMR) 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 Nappa Merrie Airport (NMR) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.