The flight distance from Shaikh Zaid Airport (RYK) in Rahim Yar Khan, Pakistan to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 14,944 kilometers (9,285 miles / 8,069 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northwest at a heading of 324°.

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 Pakistan 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 03:29 in Rahim Yar Khan, it's 16:29 in San Jose. With a 11-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 2,750 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Shaikh Zaid Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Rahim Yar Khan (RYK) follows a heading of 32° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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