The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Tongren Fenghuang Airport (TEN) in Tongren Fenghuang Airport, China is 15,560 kilometers (9,668 miles / 8,402 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northwest at a heading of 341°.

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 China. 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 18:01 in San Jose, it's 08:01 in Tongren Fenghuang Airport. 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 3,021 feet between the two airports. Tongren Fenghuang Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Tongren Fenghuang Airport (TEN) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 21° (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 Tongren Fenghuang Airport (TEN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.