The flight distance from Cesar Lim Rodriguez Airport (RZP) in Taytay Airport, Philippines to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 16,517 kilometers (10,263 miles / 8,919 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northeast at a heading of 49°.

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 Philippines 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 14:01 in Taytay Airport, it's 00:01 in San Jose. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,941 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Cesar Lim Rodriguez Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Taytay Airport (RZP) follows a heading of 311° (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 Cesar Lim Rodriguez Airport (RZP) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.