The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Solomon Airport (SLJ) in Karijini National Park, Australia is 17,306 kilometers (10,754 miles / 9,345 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying west southwest at a heading of 237°.

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 Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:06 in San Jose, it's 17:06 in Karijini National Park. 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.

The return flight from Karijini National Park (SLJ) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 117° (east southeast). 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 Solomon Airport (SLJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.