SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
14,496 km
9,007 miles
WKB
Warracknabeal Airport
Australia
Distance
14,496 km
9,007 mi / 7,827 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+17h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
230°
southwest

Airport Comparison

SJO WKB
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Warracknabeal Airport
IATA Code SJO WKB
ICAO Code MROC YWKB
City San Jose N/A
Country Costa Rica Australia
Timezone America/Costa_Rica Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 3,021 ft 397 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 -36.320000, 142.420000

San Jose (SJO) to Warracknabeal Airport (WKB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Warracknabeal Airport (WKB) in Warracknabeal Airport, Australia is 14,496 kilometers (9,007 miles / 7,827 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying southwest at a heading of 230°.

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 11:21 in San Jose, it's 04:21 in Warracknabeal Airport. 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 2,624 feet between the two airports. Warracknabeal Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Warracknabeal Airport (WKB) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 110° (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 Warracknabeal Airport (WKB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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