The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) in Shenzhen, China is 15,890 kilometers (9,873 miles / 8,580 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northwest at a heading of 332°.

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 China. 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 03:32 in San Jose, it's 17:32 in Shenzhen. 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 3,008 feet between the two airports. Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Shenzhen (SZX) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 30° (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 Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.