The flight distance from Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL) in Guilin City, China to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 15,806 kilometers (9,822 miles / 8,535 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northeast at a heading of 23°.

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 China 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 12:00 in Guilin City, it's 22:00 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 2,451 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Guilin Liangjiang International Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Guilin City (KWL) 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 Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.