SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
17,049 km
10,594 miles
TBB
Tuy Hoa
Vietnam
Distance
17,049 km
10,594 mi / 9,206 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
329°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

SJO TBB
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Dong Tac Airport
IATA Code SJO TBB
ICAO Code MROC VVTH
City San Jose Tuy Hoa
Country Costa Rica Vietnam
Timezone America/Costa_Rica Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 3,021 ft 20 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 13.050000, 109.330000

San Jose (SJO) to Tuy Hoa (TBB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Dong Tac Airport (TBB) in Tuy Hoa, Vietnam is 17,049 kilometers (10,594 miles / 9,206 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north northwest at a heading of 329°.

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 Vietnam. 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 16:44 in San Jose, it's 05:44 in Tuy Hoa. With a 13-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 3,001 feet between the two airports. Dong Tac Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Tuy Hoa (TBB) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 31° (north 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 Dong Tac Airport (TBB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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