SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
16,959 km
10,538 miles
TMG
Tomanggong
Malaysia
Distance
16,959 km
10,538 mi / 9,157 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
303°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

SJO TMG
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Tomanggong Airport
IATA Code SJO TMG
ICAO Code MROC WBKM
City San Jose Tomanggong
Country Costa Rica Malaysia
Timezone America/Costa_Rica Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Elevation 3,021 ft 26 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 5.400000, 118.650000

San Jose (SJO) to Tomanggong (TMG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Tomanggong Airport (TMG) in Tomanggong, Malaysia is 16,959 kilometers (10,538 miles / 9,157 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying west northwest at a heading of 303°.

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 Malaysia. 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 09:08 in San Jose, it's 23:08 in Tomanggong. 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 2,995 feet between the two airports. Tomanggong Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Tomanggong (TMG) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 56° (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 Tomanggong Airport (TMG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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