KUL
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
18,460 km
11,471 miles
SYQ
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
18,460 km
11,471 mi / 9,968 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Heading
25°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

KUL SYQ
Airport Name Kuala Lumpur International Airport Tobias Bolanos International Airport
IATA Code KUL SYQ
ICAO Code WMKK MRPV
City Kuala Lumpur San Jose
Country Malaysia Costa Rica
Timezone Asia/Kuala_Lumpur America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 69 ft 3,287 ft
Coordinates 2.750000, 101.710000 9.960000, -84.140000

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to San Jose (SYQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to Tobias Bolanos International Airport (SYQ) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 18,460 kilometers (11,471 miles / 9,968 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying north northeast at a heading of 25°.

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 Malaysia 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 20:08 in Kuala Lumpur, it's 06:08 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 3,218 feet between the two airports. Tobias Bolanos International Airport sits higher than Kuala Lumpur International Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SYQ) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) follows a heading of 335° (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 Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Tobias Bolanos International Airport (SYQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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