BHR
Bharatpur
Nepal
15,651 km
9,725 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
15,651 km
9,725 mi / 8,451 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
342°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

BHR SJO
Airport Name Bharatpur Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code BHR SJO
ICAO Code VNBP MROC
City Bharatpur San Jose
Country Nepal Costa Rica
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 600 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 27.680000, 84.430000 9.990000, -84.210000

Bharatpur (BHR) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bharatpur Airport (BHR) in Bharatpur, Nepal to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 15,651 kilometers (9,725 miles / 8,451 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northwest at a heading of 342°.

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 Nepal 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 13:18 in Bharatpur, it's 01:33 in San Jose. With a 11.75-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 2,421 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Bharatpur Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Bharatpur (BHR) follows a heading of 16° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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