The flight distance from Kalbarri Airport (KAX) in Kalbarri Airport, Australia to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 17,257 kilometers (10,723 miles / 9,318 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying southeast at a heading of 132°.

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 Australia 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 11:48 in Kalbarri Airport, it's 21:48 in San Jose. With a 14-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 2,864 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Kalbarri Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Kalbarri Airport (KAX) follows a heading of 222° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Kalbarri Airport (KAX) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.