The flight distance from Alice Springs Airport (ASP) in Alice Springs, Australia to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 15,697 kilometers (9,754 miles / 8,476 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east southeast at a heading of 104°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 20:33 in Alice Springs, it's 05:03 in San Jose. With a 15.5-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 1,232 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Alice Springs Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Alice Springs (ASP) follows a heading of 244° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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