The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) in Tel Aviv, Israel is 12,044 kilometers (7,484 miles / 6,503 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 51°.

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 Israel. 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 03:55 in San Jose, it's 11:55 in Tel Aviv. With a 8-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 2,886 feet between the two airports. Ben Gurion International Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Tel Aviv (TLV) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 295° (west northwest). 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 Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.