The flight distance from Hat Yai International Airport (HDY) in Hat Yai, Thailand to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 18,066 kilometers (11,226 miles / 9,755 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying north northeast at a heading of 15°.

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 Thailand 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 23:29 in Hat Yai, it's 10:29 in San Jose. With a 13-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 2,931 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Hat Yai International Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Hat Yai (HDY) follows a heading of 345° (north 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 Hat Yai International Airport (HDY) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.