The flight distance from Nakhon Si Thammarat Airport (NST) in Nakhon Si Thammarat, Thailand to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 17,904 kilometers (11,125 miles / 9,667 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying north northeast at a heading of 13°.

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 Thailand 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 05:19 in Nakhon Si Thammarat, it's 16:19 in San Jose. With a 13-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 3,008 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Nakhon Si Thammarat Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Nakhon Si Thammarat (NST) follows a heading of 347° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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