HND
Tokyo
Japan
13,173 km
8,185 miles
SYQ
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
13,173 km
8,185 mi / 7,113 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
51°
northeast

Airport Comparison

HND SYQ
Airport Name Tokyo International Airport Tobias Bolanos International Airport
IATA Code HND SYQ
ICAO Code RJTT MRPV
City Tokyo San Jose
Country Japan Costa Rica
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 35 ft 3,287 ft
Coordinates 35.550000, 139.780000 9.960000, -84.140000

Tokyo (HND) to San Jose (SYQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tokyo International Airport (HND) in Tokyo, Japan to Tobias Bolanos International Airport (SYQ) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 13,173 kilometers (8,185 miles / 7,113 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 51°.

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 Japan 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 21:22 in Tokyo, it's 06:22 in San Jose. With a 15-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 3,252 feet between the two airports. Tobias Bolanos International Airport sits higher than Tokyo International Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SYQ) to Tokyo (HND) follows a heading of 320° (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 Tokyo International Airport (HND) and Tobias Bolanos International Airport (SYQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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