The flight distance from Palm Island Airport (PMK) in Palm Island Airport, Australia to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 14,476 kilometers (8,995 miles / 7,817 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east at a heading of 93°.

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 23:34 in Palm Island Airport, it's 07:34 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 2,993 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Palm Island Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Palm Island Airport (PMK) follows a heading of 254° (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 Palm Island Airport (PMK) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.