The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Zhongwei Shapotou Airport (ZHY) in Zhongwei, China is 14,638 kilometers (9,095 miles / 7,904 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north at a heading of 350°.

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 China. 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 07:56 in San Jose, it's 21:56 in Zhongwei. 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 5,181 feet between the two airports. Zhongwei Shapotou Airport sits higher than Juan Santamaria International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Zhongwei (ZHY) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 12° (north 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 Zhongwei Shapotou Airport (ZHY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.