The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) in Urumqi, China is 13,963 kilometers (8,676 miles / 7,539 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north at a heading of 7°.

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 China. 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 01:56 in San Jose, it's 15:56 in Urumqi. 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.

The return flight from Urumqi (URC) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 350° (north). 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 Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.