The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Ust-Nera Airport (USR) in Ust-Nera, Russia is 10,839 kilometers (6,735 miles / 5,853 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northwest at a heading of 341°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 14:32 in San Jose, it's 06:32 in Ust-Nera. With a 16-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. Ust-Nera Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Ust-Nera (USR) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 47° (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 Ust-Nera Airport (USR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.