DQM
Duqm
Oman
14,703 km
9,136 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
14,703 km
9,136 mi / 7,939 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Asia/Muscat
Heading
305°
northwest

Airport Comparison

DQM SJO
Airport Name Duqm International Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code DQM SJO
ICAO Code OODQ MROC
City Duqm San Jose
Country Oman Costa Rica
Timezone Asia/Muscat America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 383 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 19.500000, 57.630000 9.990000, -84.210000

Duqm (DQM) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Duqm International Airport (DQM) in Duqm, Oman to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 14,703 kilometers (9,136 miles / 7,939 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 305°.

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 Oman 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 13:28 in Duqm, it's 03:28 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 2,638 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Duqm International Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Duqm (DQM) follows a heading of 52° (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 Duqm International Airport (DQM) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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