The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Eareckson Air Station (SYA) in Shemya, United States is 9,899 kilometers (6,151 miles / 5,345 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, 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 Costa Rica with United States. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:12 in San Jose, it's 04:12 in Shemya. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,923 feet between the two airports. Eareckson Air Station sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Shemya (SYA) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 75° (east 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 Eareckson Air Station (SYA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.