AYL
Anthony Lagoon Airport
Australia
15,644 km
9,721 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
15,644 km
9,721 mi / 8,447 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15.5h
Australia/Darwin
Heading
96°
east

Airport Comparison

AYL SJO
Airport Name Anthony Lagoon Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code AYL SJO
ICAO Code YANL MROC
City N/A San Jose
Country Australia Costa Rica
Timezone Australia/Darwin America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 0 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates -18.020000, 135.540000 9.990000, -84.210000

Anthony Lagoon Airport (AYL) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Anthony Lagoon Airport (AYL) in Anthony Lagoon Airport, Australia to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 15,644 kilometers (9,721 miles / 8,447 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east at a heading of 96°.

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 13:34 in Anthony Lagoon Airport, it's 22:04 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 3,021 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Anthony Lagoon Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Anthony Lagoon Airport (AYL) follows a heading of 254° (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 Anthony Lagoon Airport (AYL) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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