Airport Comparison
| SJO | WGA | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Juan Santamaria International Airport | Wagga Wagga City Airport |
| IATA Code | SJO | WGA |
| ICAO Code | MROC | YSWG |
| City | San Jose | Wagga Wagga |
| Country | Costa Rica | Australia |
| Timezone | America/Costa_Rica | Australia/Sydney |
| Elevation | 3,021 ft | 724 ft |
| Coordinates | 9.990000, -84.210000 | -35.170000, 147.470000 |
San Jose (SJO) to Wagga Wagga (WGA) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Wagga Wagga City Airport (WGA) in Wagga Wagga, Australia is 14,100 kilometers (8,761 miles / 7,613 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying southwest at a heading of 233°.
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 Australia. 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 03:12 in San Jose, it's 20:12 in Wagga Wagga. 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 2,297 feet between the two airports. Wagga Wagga City Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.
The return flight from Wagga Wagga (WGA) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 105° (east southeast). 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 Wagga Wagga City Airport (WGA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.