The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Salalah Airport (SLL) in Salalah, Oman is 14,534 kilometers (9,031 miles / 7,848 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east northeast at a heading of 57°.

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 Oman. 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 19:11 in San Jose, it's 05:11 in Salalah. With a 10-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 2,948 feet between the two airports. Salalah Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Salalah (SLL) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 300° (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 Salalah Airport (SLL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.