GUM
Guam
Guam
14,009 km
8,705 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
14,009 km
8,705 mi / 7,564 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Pacific/Guam
Heading
67°
east northeast

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Airport Comparison

GUM SJO
Airport Name Guam International Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code GUM SJO
ICAO Code PGUM MROC
City Guam San Jose
Country Guam Costa Rica
Timezone Pacific/Guam America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 305 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 13.500000, 144.800000 9.990000, -84.210000

Guam (GUM) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guam International Airport (GUM) in Guam, Guam to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 14,009 kilometers (8,705 miles / 7,564 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east northeast at a heading of 67°.

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 Guam 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 05:06 in Guam, it's 13:06 in San Jose. With a 16-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 2,716 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Guam International Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Guam (GUM) follows a heading of 295° (west 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 Guam International Airport (GUM) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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