The flight distance from Battambang Airport (BBM) in Battambang, Cambodia to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 17,320 kilometers (10,762 miles / 9,352 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north northeast at a heading of 18°.

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 Cambodia 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 18:32 in Battambang, it's 05:32 in San Jose. With a 13-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 2,962 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Battambang Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Battambang (BBM) follows a heading of 342° (north 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 Battambang Airport (BBM) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.