SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
17,254 km
10,721 miles
WIT
Wittenoom Airport
Australia
Distance
17,254 km
10,721 mi / 9,316 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
238°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

SJO WIT
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Wittenoom Airport
IATA Code SJO WIT
ICAO Code MROC YWIT
City San Jose N/A
Country Costa Rica Australia
Timezone America/Costa_Rica Australia/Perth
Elevation 3,021 ft 444 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 -22.220000, 118.350000

San Jose (SJO) to Wittenoom Airport (WIT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Wittenoom Airport (WIT) in Wittenoom Airport, Australia is 17,254 kilometers (10,721 miles / 9,316 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying west southwest at a heading of 238°.

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 16:35 in San Jose, it's 06:35 in Wittenoom Airport. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,577 feet between the two airports. Wittenoom Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Wittenoom Airport (WIT) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 116° (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 Wittenoom Airport (WIT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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