KQT
Kurgan-Tyube
Tajikistan
14,002 km
8,700 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
14,002 km
8,700 mi / 7,560 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Dushanbe
Heading
327°
north northwest

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Airport Comparison

KQT SJO
Airport Name Qurghonteppa International Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code KQT SJO
ICAO Code UTDT MROC
City Kurgan-Tyube San Jose
Country Tajikistan Costa Rica
Timezone Asia/Dushanbe America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 1,473 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 37.870000, 68.860000 9.990000, -84.210000

Kurgan-Tyube (KQT) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Qurghonteppa International Airport (KQT) in Kurgan-Tyube, Tajikistan to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 14,002 kilometers (8,700 miles / 7,560 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northwest at a heading of 327°.

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 Tajikistan 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 00:55 in Kurgan-Tyube, it's 13:55 in San Jose. With a 11-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 1,548 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Qurghonteppa International Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Kurgan-Tyube (KQT) follows a heading of 26° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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