The flight distance from Dera Ghazi Khan Airport (DEA) in Dera Ghazi Khan, Pakistan to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 14,813 kilometers (9,204 miles / 7,998 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 325°.

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 Pakistan 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 03:00 in Dera Ghazi Khan, it's 16:00 in San Jose. With a 11-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 2,529 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Dera Ghazi Khan Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Dera Ghazi Khan (DEA) follows a heading of 31° (north 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 Dera Ghazi Khan Airport (DEA) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.