MGV
Margaret River (Station) Airport
Australia
16,537 km
10,275 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
16,537 km
10,275 mi / 8,929 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Australia/Perth
Heading
102°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

MGV SJO
Airport Name Margaret River (Station) Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code MGV SJO
ICAO Code YMGR MROC
City N/A San Jose
Country Australia Costa Rica
Timezone Australia/Perth America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 289 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates -18.620000, 126.880000 9.990000, -84.210000

Margaret River (Station) Airport (MGV) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Margaret River (Station) Airport (MGV) in Margaret River (Station) Airport, Australia to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 16,537 kilometers (10,275 miles / 8,929 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east southeast at a heading of 102°.

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 Australia 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 12:22 in Margaret River (Station) Airport, it's 22:22 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 2,732 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Margaret River (Station) Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Margaret River (Station) Airport (MGV) follows a heading of 250° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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