AAV
Surallah
Philippines
16,328 km
10,146 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
16,328 km
10,146 mi / 8,816 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Manila
Heading
61°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

AAV SJO
Airport Name Allah Valley Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code AAV SJO
ICAO Code RPMA MROC
City Surallah San Jose
Country Philippines Costa Rica
Timezone Asia/Manila America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 659 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 6.370000, 124.750000 9.990000, -84.210000

Surallah (AAV) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Allah Valley Airport (AAV) in Surallah, Philippines to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 16,328 kilometers (10,146 miles / 8,816 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east northeast at a heading of 61°.

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 Philippines with Costa Rica. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:09 in Surallah, it's 15:09 in San Jose. 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 2,362 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Allah Valley Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Surallah (AAV) follows a heading of 298° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Allah Valley Airport (AAV) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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