NMS
Namsang
Myanmar
16,575 km
10,299 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
16,575 km
10,299 mi / 8,950 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12.5h
Asia/Yangon
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

NMS SJO
Airport Name Namsang Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code NMS SJO
ICAO Code VYNS MROC
City Namsang San Jose
Country Myanmar Costa Rica
Timezone Asia/Yangon America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 3,100 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 20.890000, 97.740000 9.990000, -84.210000

Namsang (NMS) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Namsang Airport (NMS) in Namsang, Myanmar to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 16,575 kilometers (10,299 miles / 8,950 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north at a heading of 4°.

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 Myanmar 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 22:29 in Namsang, it's 09:59 in San Jose. With a 12.5-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Namsang (NMS) follows a heading of 356° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Namsang Airport (NMS) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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