GWL
Gwalior
India
15,557 km
9,667 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
15,557 km
9,667 mi / 8,400 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
333°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

GWL SJO
Airport Name Gwalior Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code GWL SJO
ICAO Code VIGR MROC
City Gwalior San Jose
Country India Costa Rica
Timezone Asia/Kolkata America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 617 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 26.290000, 78.230000 9.990000, -84.210000

Gwalior (GWL) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gwalior Airport (GWL) in Gwalior, India to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 15,557 kilometers (9,667 miles / 8,400 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northwest at a heading of 333°.

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 India 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 14:44 in Gwalior, it's 03:14 in San Jose. With a 11.5-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 2,404 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Gwalior Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Gwalior (GWL) follows a heading of 25° (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 Gwalior Airport (GWL) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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