LTI
Altai
Mongolia
13,747 km
8,542 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
13,747 km
8,542 mi / 7,423 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Ulaanbaatar
Heading
north

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Airport Comparison

LTI SJO
Airport Name Altai Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code LTI SJO
ICAO Code ZMAT MROC
City Altai San Jose
Country Mongolia Costa Rica
Timezone Asia/Ulaanbaatar America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 7,260 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 46.380000, 96.220000 9.990000, -84.210000

Altai (LTI) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Altai Airport (LTI) in Altai, Mongolia to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 13,747 kilometers (8,542 miles / 7,423 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north at a heading of 1°.

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 12:33 in Altai, it's 22:33 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 4,239 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits lower than Altai Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Altai (LTI) follows a heading of 360° (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 Altai Airport (LTI) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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