The flight distance from Amata Kabua International Airport (MAJ) in Majuro Atoll, Marshall Islands to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 11,445 kilometers (7,112 miles / 6,180 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 78°.

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 Marshall Islands with Costa Rica. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:09 in Majuro Atoll, it's 03:09 in San Jose. With a 18-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 3,014 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Amata Kabua International Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Majuro Atoll (MAJ) follows a heading of 280° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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