The flight distance from Zhob Airport (PZH) in Fort Sandeman, Pakistan to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 14,629 kilometers (9,090 miles / 7,899 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 324°.

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 Pakistan 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 01:44 in Fort Sandeman, it's 14:44 in San Jose. With a 11-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 1,707 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits lower than Zhob Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Fort Sandeman (PZH) follows a heading of 30° (north 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 Zhob Airport (PZH) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.