The flight distance from Mactan Cebu International Airport (CEB) in Lapu-Lapu City, Philippines to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 16,166 kilometers (10,045 miles / 8,729 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northeast at a heading of 55°.

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 Philippines 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 12:18 in Lapu-Lapu City, it's 22:18 in San Jose. With a 14-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 2,990 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Mactan Cebu International Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Lapu-Lapu City (CEB) follows a heading of 305° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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