PGU
Asalouyeh
Iran
13,789 km
8,568 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
13,789 km
8,568 mi / 7,445 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9.5h
Asia/Tehran
Heading
306°
northwest

Airport Comparison

PGU SJO
Airport Name Persian Gulf International Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code PGU SJO
ICAO Code OIBP MROC
City Asalouyeh San Jose
Country Iran Costa Rica
Timezone Asia/Tehran America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 27 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 27.380000, 52.740000 9.990000, -84.210000

Asalouyeh (PGU) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Persian Gulf International Airport (PGU) in Asalouyeh, Iran to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 13,789 kilometers (8,568 miles / 7,445 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 306°.

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 Iran 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 15:28 in Asalouyeh, it's 05:58 in San Jose. With a 9.5-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 2,994 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Persian Gulf International Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Asalouyeh (PGU) follows a heading of 47° (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 Persian Gulf International Airport (PGU) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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