SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
11,713 km
7,278 miles
SZF
Samsun
Turkey
Distance
11,713 km
7,278 mi / 6,325 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
42°
northeast

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Airport Comparison

SJO SZF
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Samsun Carsamba Airport
IATA Code SJO SZF
ICAO Code MROC LTFH
City San Jose Samsun
Country Costa Rica Turkey
Timezone America/Costa_Rica Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 3,021 ft 18 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 41.250000, 36.570000

San Jose (SJO) to Samsun (SZF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Samsun Carsamba Airport (SZF) in Samsun, Turkey is 11,713 kilometers (7,278 miles / 6,325 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 42°.

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 Turkey. 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 13:28 in San Jose, it's 22:28 in Samsun. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,003 feet between the two airports. Samsun Carsamba Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Samsun (SZF) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 299° (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 Samsun Carsamba Airport (SZF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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