Airport Comparison
| MYI | SJO | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Murray Island Airport | Juan Santamaria International Airport |
| IATA Code | MYI | SJO |
| ICAO Code | YMUI | MROC |
| City | Murray Island | San Jose |
| Country | Australia | Costa Rica |
| Timezone | Australia/Brisbane | America/Costa_Rica |
| Elevation | 0 ft | 3,021 ft |
| Coordinates | -9.920000, 144.050000 | 9.990000, -84.210000 |
Murray Island (MYI) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Murray Island Airport (MYI) in Murray Island, Australia to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 14,735 kilometers (9,156 miles / 7,956 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east at a heading of 85°.
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 16:27 in Murray Island, it's 00:27 in San Jose. With a 16-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 3,021 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Murray Island Airport.
The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Murray Island (MYI) follows a heading of 266° (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 Murray Island Airport (MYI) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.