RBU
Roebourne
Australia
17,434 km
10,833 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
17,434 km
10,833 mi / 9,414 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Australia/Perth
Heading
114°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

RBU SJO
Airport Name Roebourne Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code RBU SJO
ICAO Code YROE MROC
City Roebourne San Jose
Country Australia Costa Rica
Timezone Australia/Perth America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 0 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates -20.760000, 117.160000 9.990000, -84.210000

Roebourne (RBU) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Roebourne Airport (RBU) in Roebourne, Australia to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 17,434 kilometers (10,833 miles / 9,414 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying east southeast at a heading of 114°.

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 00:34 in Roebourne, it's 10:34 in San Jose. With a 14-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 3,021 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Roebourne Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Roebourne (RBU) follows a heading of 240° (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 Roebourne Airport (RBU) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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