The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Tuguegarao Airport (TUG) in Tuguegarao City, Philippines is 15,825 kilometers (9,833 miles / 8,545 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northwest at a heading of 317°.

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 07:25 in San Jose, it's 21:25 in Tuguegarao City. 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 2,951 feet between the two airports. Tuguegarao Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Tuguegarao City (TUG) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 45° (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 Tuguegarao Airport (TUG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.