The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Daniel Z. Romualdez Airport (TAC) in Tacloban City, Philippines is 16,013 kilometers (9,950 miles / 8,646 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northwest at a heading of 305°.

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 Philippines. 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 06:36 in San Jose, it's 20:36 in Tacloban City. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,011 feet between the two airports. Daniel Z. Romualdez Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Tacloban City (TAC) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 55° (northeast). 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 Daniel Z. Romualdez Airport (TAC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.