The flight distance from Gibb River Airport (GBV) in Gibb River Airport, Australia to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 16,625 kilometers (10,330 miles / 8,977 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying east at a heading of 98°.

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 10:15 in Gibb River Airport, it's 20:15 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 2,512 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Gibb River Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Gibb River Airport (GBV) follows a heading of 255° (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 Gibb River Airport (GBV) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.