The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Podkamennaya Tunguska Airport (TGP) in Bor, Russia is 12,040 kilometers (7,481 miles / 6,501 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north at a heading of 3°.

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 Russia. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:09 in San Jose, it's 22:09 in Bor. 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 2,808 feet between the two airports. Podkamennaya Tunguska Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Bor (TGP) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 354° (north). 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 Podkamennaya Tunguska Airport (TGP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.