The flight distance from Tobias Bolanos International Airport (SYQ) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) in Taipei, Taiwan is 15,246 kilometers (9,474 miles / 8,232 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northwest at a heading of 325°.

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 Taiwan. 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 04:40 in San Jose, it's 18:40 in Taipei. 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 3,181 feet between the two airports. Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport sits lower than Tobias Bolanos International Airport.

The return flight from Taipei (TPE) to San Jose (SYQ) follows a heading of 38° (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 Tobias Bolanos International Airport (SYQ) and Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.