RHP
Ramechhap
Nepal
15,728 km
9,773 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
15,728 km
9,773 mi / 8,493 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
345°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

RHP SJO
Airport Name Ramechhap Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code RHP SJO
ICAO Code VNRC MROC
City Ramechhap San Jose
Country Nepal Costa Rica
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 1,555 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 27.390000, 86.060000 9.990000, -84.210000

Ramechhap (RHP) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ramechhap Airport (RHP) in Ramechhap, Nepal to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 15,728 kilometers (9,773 miles / 8,493 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northwest at a heading of 345°.

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 Nepal 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 20:17 in Ramechhap, it's 08:32 in San Jose. With a 11.75-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 1,466 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Ramechhap Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Ramechhap (RHP) follows a heading of 14° (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 Ramechhap Airport (RHP) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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