SGI
Sargodha
Pakistan
14,734 km
9,155 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
14,734 km
9,155 mi / 7,956 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Karachi
Heading
328°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

SGI SJO
Airport Name Mushaf Air Base Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code SGI SJO
ICAO Code OPSR MROC
City Sargodha San Jose
Country Pakistan Costa Rica
Timezone Asia/Karachi America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 614 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 32.050000, 72.670000 9.990000, -84.210000

Sargodha (SGI) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mushaf Air Base (SGI) in Sargodha, Pakistan to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 14,734 kilometers (9,155 miles / 7,956 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northwest at a heading of 328°.

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 17:36 in Sargodha, it's 06:36 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 2,407 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Mushaf Air Base.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Sargodha (SGI) follows a heading of 27° (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 Mushaf Air Base (SGI) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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