BOM
Mumbai
India
15,918 km
9,891 miles
SYQ
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
15,918 km
9,891 mi / 8,595 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
320°
northwest

Airport Comparison

BOM SYQ
Airport Name Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport Tobias Bolanos International Airport
IATA Code BOM SYQ
ICAO Code VABB MRPV
City Mumbai San Jose
Country India Costa Rica
Timezone Asia/Kolkata America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 37 ft 3,287 ft
Coordinates 19.090000, 72.870000 9.960000, -84.140000

Mumbai (BOM) to San Jose (SYQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM) in Mumbai, India to Tobias Bolanos International Airport (SYQ) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 15,918 kilometers (9,891 miles / 8,595 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northwest at a heading of 320°.

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 India 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 16:48 in Mumbai, it's 05:18 in San Jose. With a 11.5-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 3,250 feet between the two airports. Tobias Bolanos International Airport sits higher than Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SYQ) to Mumbai (BOM) follows a heading of 38° (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 Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM) and Tobias Bolanos International Airport (SYQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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