The flight distance from Perth International Airport (PER) in Perth, Australia to Tamarindo De Santa Cruz Airport (TNO) in Santa Cruz, Costa Rica is 16,729 kilometers (10,395 miles / 9,033 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying southeast at a heading of 132°.

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 21:28 in Perth, it's 07:28 in Santa Cruz. 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.

The return flight from Santa Cruz (TNO) to Perth (PER) follows a heading of 220° (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 Perth International Airport (PER) and Tamarindo De Santa Cruz Airport (TNO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.