The flight distance from Kharkhorin Airport (KHR) in Kharkhorin Airport, Mongolia to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 13,612 kilometers (8,458 miles / 7,350 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north at a heading of 8°.

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 Mongolia 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 13:41 in Kharkhorin Airport, it's 23:41 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 1,738 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits lower than Kharkhorin Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Kharkhorin Airport (KHR) follows a heading of 354° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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