MGK
Mong Tong
Myanmar
16,630 km
10,333 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
16,630 km
10,333 mi / 8,979 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12.5h
Asia/Yangon
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

MGK SJO
Airport Name Mong Tong Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code MGK SJO
ICAO Code VYMT MROC
City Mong Tong San Jose
Country Myanmar Costa Rica
Timezone Asia/Yangon America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 1,840 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 20.300000, 98.900000 9.990000, -84.210000

Mong Tong (MGK) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mong Tong Airport (MGK) in Mong Tong, Myanmar to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 16,630 kilometers (10,333 miles / 8,979 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north at a heading of 6°.

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 Myanmar 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 11:26 in Mong Tong, it's 22:56 in San Jose. With a 12.5-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 1,181 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Mong Tong Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Mong Tong (MGK) follows a heading of 354° (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 Mong Tong Airport (MGK) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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