SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
13,184 km
8,192 miles
SRY
Sari
Iran
Distance
13,184 km
8,192 mi / 7,119 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9.5h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
38°
northeast

Airport Comparison

SJO SRY
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Dasht-e Naz Airport
IATA Code SJO SRY
ICAO Code MROC OINZ
City San Jose Sari
Country Costa Rica Iran
Timezone America/Costa_Rica Asia/Tehran
Elevation 3,021 ft 35 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 36.640000, 53.190000

San Jose (SJO) to Sari (SRY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Dasht-e Naz Airport (SRY) in Sari, Iran is 13,184 kilometers (8,192 miles / 7,119 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 38°.

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 Iran. 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 15:45 in San Jose, it's 01:15 in Sari. With a 9.5-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 2,986 feet between the two airports. Dasht-e Naz Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Sari (SRY) to San Jose (SJO) 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 Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) and Dasht-e Naz Airport (SRY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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