The flight distance from Croydon Airport (CDQ) in Croydon Airport, Australia to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 14,934 kilometers (9,280 miles / 8,064 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east at a heading of 94°.

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 12:23 in Croydon Airport, it's 20:23 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 2,914 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Croydon Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Croydon Airport (CDQ) follows a heading of 254° (west 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 Croydon Airport (CDQ) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.