The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Sakon Nakhon Airport (SNO) in Sakon Nakhon Airport, Thailand is 16,856 kilometers (10,474 miles / 9,102 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north northwest at a heading of 343°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 16:27 in San Jose, it's 05:27 in Sakon Nakhon Airport. With a 13-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 2,492 feet between the two airports. Sakon Nakhon Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Sakon Nakhon Airport (SNO) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 17° (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 Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) and Sakon Nakhon Airport (SNO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.