The flight distance from Batumi International Airport (BUS) in Batumi, Georgia to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 12,053 kilometers (7,490 miles / 6,508 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 303°.

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 Georgia 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 06:35 in Batumi, it's 20:35 in San Jose. With a 10-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 2,916 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Batumi International Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Batumi (BUS) follows a heading of 40° (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 Batumi International Airport (BUS) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.