SFS
Olongapo City
Philippines
16,159 km
10,041 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
16,159 km
10,041 mi / 8,725 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Manila
Heading
46°
northeast

Airport Comparison

SFS SJO
Airport Name Subic Bay International Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code SFS SJO
ICAO Code RPLB MROC
City Olongapo City San Jose
Country Philippines Costa Rica
Timezone Asia/Manila America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 64 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 14.790000, 120.270000 9.990000, -84.210000

Olongapo City (SFS) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Subic Bay International Airport (SFS) in Olongapo City, Philippines to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 16,159 kilometers (10,041 miles / 8,725 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northeast at a heading of 46°.

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 Philippines 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 09:22 in Olongapo City, it's 19:22 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 2,957 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Subic Bay International Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Olongapo City (SFS) follows a heading of 315° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Subic Bay International Airport (SFS) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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