BND
Bandar Abbas
Iran
14,086 km
8,752 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
14,086 km
8,752 mi / 7,606 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9.5h
Asia/Tehran
Heading
309°
northwest

Airport Comparison

BND SJO
Airport Name Bandar Abbas International Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code BND SJO
ICAO Code OIKB MROC
City Bandar Abbas San Jose
Country Iran Costa Rica
Timezone Asia/Tehran America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 22 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 27.220000, 56.380000 9.990000, -84.210000

Bandar Abbas (BND) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandar Abbas International Airport (BND) in Bandar Abbas, Iran to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 14,086 kilometers (8,752 miles / 7,606 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 309°.

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 Iran 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 05:33 in Bandar Abbas, it's 20:03 in San Jose. With a 9.5-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 2,999 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Bandar Abbas International Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Bandar Abbas (BND) follows a heading of 45° (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 Bandar Abbas International Airport (BND) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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