SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
16,196 km
10,064 miles
TBH
Romblon
Philippines
Distance
16,196 km
10,064 mi / 8,745 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
310°
northwest

Airport Comparison

SJO TBH
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Romblon Airport
IATA Code SJO TBH
ICAO Code MROC RPVU
City San Jose Romblon
Country Costa Rica Philippines
Timezone America/Costa_Rica Asia/Manila
Elevation 3,021 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 12.310000, 122.080000

San Jose (SJO) to Romblon (TBH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Romblon Airport (TBH) in Romblon, Philippines is 16,196 kilometers (10,064 miles / 8,745 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northwest at a heading of 310°.

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 Philippines. 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 06:17 in San Jose, it's 20:17 in Romblon. 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 3,011 feet between the two airports. Romblon Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Romblon (TBH) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 51° (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 Romblon Airport (TBH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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