SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
14,961 km
9,297 miles
WGB
Bahawalnagar
Pakistan
Distance
14,961 km
9,297 mi / 8,078 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
28°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

SJO WGB
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Bahawalnagar Airport
IATA Code SJO WGB
ICAO Code MROC OPBR
City San Jose Bahawalnagar
Country Costa Rica Pakistan
Timezone America/Costa_Rica Asia/Karachi
Elevation 3,021 ft 500 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 29.950000, 73.250000

San Jose (SJO) to Bahawalnagar (WGB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Bahawalnagar Airport (WGB) in Bahawalnagar, Pakistan is 14,961 kilometers (9,297 miles / 8,078 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northeast at a heading of 28°.

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 Pakistan. 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 23:06 in San Jose, it's 10:06 in Bahawalnagar. With a 11-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 2,521 feet between the two airports. Bahawalnagar Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Bahawalnagar (WGB) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 328° (north northwest). 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 Bahawalnagar Airport (WGB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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