The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Sulayel Airport (SLF) in Sulayel Airport, Saudi Arabia is 13,569 kilometers (8,431 miles / 7,327 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east northeast at a heading of 58°.

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 Costa Rica with Saudi Arabia. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:27 in San Jose, it's 00:27 in Sulayel Airport. With a 9-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 Sulayel Airport (SLF) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 297° (west 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 Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) and Sulayel Airport (SLF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.