GSM
Dayrestan Airport
Iran
14,081 km
8,750 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
14,081 km
8,750 mi / 7,603 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9.5h
Asia/Tehran
Heading
308°
northwest

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Airport Comparison

GSM SJO
Airport Name Dayrestan Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code GSM SJO
ICAO Code OIKQ MROC
City N/A San Jose
Country Iran Costa Rica
Timezone Asia/Tehran America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 45 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 26.750000, 55.900000 9.990000, -84.210000

Dayrestan Airport (GSM) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dayrestan Airport (GSM) in Dayrestan Airport, Iran to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 14,081 kilometers (8,750 miles / 7,603 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 308°.

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 Iran 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 08:40 in Dayrestan Airport, it's 23:10 in San Jose. With a 9.5-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 2,976 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Dayrestan Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Dayrestan Airport (GSM) follows a heading of 46° (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 Dayrestan Airport (GSM) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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