KOS
Sihanukville
Cambodia
17,569 km
10,917 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
17,569 km
10,917 mi / 9,486 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Phnom_Penh
Heading
21°
north northeast

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KOS SJO
Airport Name Sihanoukville International Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code KOS SJO
ICAO Code VDSV MROC
City Sihanukville San Jose
Country Cambodia Costa Rica
Timezone Asia/Phnom_Penh America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 33 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 10.580000, 103.640000 9.990000, -84.210000

Sihanukville (KOS) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sihanoukville International Airport (KOS) in Sihanukville, Cambodia to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 17,569 kilometers (10,917 miles / 9,486 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying north northeast at a heading of 21°.

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 Cambodia 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 17:42 in Sihanukville, it's 04:42 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 2,988 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Sihanoukville International Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Sihanukville (KOS) follows a heading of 339° (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 Sihanoukville International Airport (KOS) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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