The flight distance from Ayers Rock Connellan Airport (AYQ) in Ayers Rock, Australia to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 15,938 kilometers (9,904 miles / 8,606 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east southeast at a heading of 108°.

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 00:10 in Ayers Rock, it's 08:40 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 1,395 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Ayers Rock Connellan Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Ayers Rock (AYQ) follows a heading of 241° (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 Ayers Rock Connellan Airport (AYQ) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.