The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Zamboanga International Airport (ZAM) in Zamboanga City, Philippines is 16,551 kilometers (10,284 miles / 8,937 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west northwest at a heading of 302°.

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 Philippines. 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 21:19 in San Jose, it's 11:19 in Zamboanga City. 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 2,988 feet between the two airports. Zamboanga International Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Zamboanga City (ZAM) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 57° (east 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 Zamboanga International Airport (ZAM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.