The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Torres Airstrip (TOH) in Loh/Linua, Vanuatu is 12,315 kilometers (7,652 miles / 6,650 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west at a heading of 259°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 07:48 in San Jose, it's 00:48 in Loh/Linua. With a 17-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 3,021 feet between the two airports. Torres Airstrip sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Loh/Linua (TOH) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 84° (east). 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 Torres Airstrip (TOH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.