SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
17,527 km
10,891 miles
VCA
Can Tho
Vietnam
Distance
17,527 km
10,891 mi / 9,464 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
334°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

SJO VCA
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Tra Noc Airport
IATA Code SJO VCA
ICAO Code MROC VVCT
City San Jose Can Tho
Country Costa Rica Vietnam
Timezone America/Costa_Rica Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 3,021 ft 9 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 10.090000, 105.710000

San Jose (SJO) to Can Tho (VCA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Tra Noc Airport (VCA) in Can Tho, Vietnam is 17,527 kilometers (10,891 miles / 9,464 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying north northwest at a heading of 334°.

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 Vietnam. 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 06:05 in San Jose, it's 19:05 in Can Tho. With a 13-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 3,012 feet between the two airports. Tra Noc Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Can Tho (VCA) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 26° (north 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 Tra Noc Airport (VCA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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