BZD
Balranald Airport
Australia
14,458 km
8,984 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
14,458 km
8,984 mi / 7,807 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Australia/Sydney
Heading
108°
east southeast

Ready to fly BZD to SJO?

Compare flight prices across hundreds of airlines and booking sites.

Find flights from BZD to SJO

Some links on this page are affiliate links. We may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

Airport Comparison

BZD SJO
Airport Name Balranald Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code BZD SJO
ICAO Code YBRN MROC
City N/A San Jose
Country Australia Costa Rica
Timezone Australia/Sydney America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 210 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates -34.620000, 143.580000 9.990000, -84.210000

Balranald Airport (BZD) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Balranald Airport (BZD) in Balranald Airport, Australia to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 14,458 kilometers (8,984 miles / 7,807 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east southeast at a heading of 108°.

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 Australia with Costa Rica. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:48 in Balranald Airport, it's 20:48 in San Jose. With a 16-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 2,811 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Balranald Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Balranald Airport (BZD) follows a heading of 233° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

Cheapest months to fly BZD → SJO

Live ticket prices for the next 12 months. Click any month to see deals.

Flight schedule BZD → SJO

Upcoming departures, airlines, and flight numbers for this route.

Flight BZD → SJO delayed or cancelled?

You may be entitled to up to €600 compensation under EU 261 / UK 261. Check eligibility in 2 minutes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.