The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Quion Hill Airport (UIQ) in Quion Hill, Vanuatu is 12,166 kilometers (7,559 miles / 6,569 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west southwest at a heading of 255°.

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 13:38 in San Jose, it's 06:38 in Quion Hill. 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 3,005 feet between the two airports. Quion Hill Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Quion Hill (UIQ) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 85° (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 Quion Hill Airport (UIQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.