The flight distance from Wake Island Airfield (AWK) in Wake Island, UM to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 11,602 kilometers (7,209 miles / 6,265 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 74°.

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 UM with Costa Rica. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:13 in Wake Island, it's 23:13 in San Jose. With a 18-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 2,998 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Wake Island Airfield.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Wake Island (AWK) follows a heading of 293° (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 Wake Island Airfield (AWK) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.