Airport Comparison
| SJO | TKK | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Juan Santamaria International Airport | Chuuk International Airport |
| IATA Code | SJO | TKK |
| ICAO Code | MROC | PTKK |
| City | San Jose | Weno Island |
| Country | Costa Rica | Micronesia |
| Timezone | America/Costa_Rica | Pacific/Chuuk |
| Elevation | 3,021 ft | 10 ft |
| Coordinates | 9.990000, -84.210000 | 7.460000, 151.840000 |
San Jose (SJO) to Weno Island (TKK) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Chuuk International Airport (TKK) in Weno Island, Micronesia is 13,513 kilometers (8,396 miles / 7,296 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west northwest at a heading of 285°.
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 Micronesia. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 03:25 in San Jose, it's 19:25 in Weno Island. With a 16-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. Chuuk International Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.
The return flight from Weno Island (TKK) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 73° (east 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 Chuuk International Airport (TKK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.