PYJ
Yakutia
Russia
11,418 km
7,095 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
11,418 km
7,095 mi / 6,165 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Yakutsk
Heading
16°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

PYJ SJO
Airport Name Polyarny Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code PYJ SJO
ICAO Code UERP MROC
City Yakutia San Jose
Country Russia Costa Rica
Timezone Asia/Yakutsk America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 1,660 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 66.400000, 112.030000 9.990000, -84.210000

Yakutia (PYJ) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Polyarny Airport (PYJ) in Yakutia, Russia to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 11,418 kilometers (7,095 miles / 6,165 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northeast at a heading of 16°.

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 Russia with Costa Rica. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:52 in Yakutia, it's 06:52 in San Jose. With a 15-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 1,361 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Polyarny Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Yakutia (PYJ) follows a heading of 353° (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 Polyarny Airport (PYJ) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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