The flight distance from Fortescue - Dave Forrest Aerodrome (KFE) in Cloudbreak Village, Australia to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 17,174 kilometers (10,671 miles / 9,273 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying east northeast at a heading of 66°.

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 19:26 in Cloudbreak Village, it's 05:26 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 1,466 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Fortescue - Dave Forrest Aerodrome.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Cloudbreak Village (KFE) follows a heading of 292° (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 Fortescue - Dave Forrest Aerodrome (KFE) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.