SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
15,932 km
9,900 miles
TKR
Thakurgaon
Bangladesh
Distance
15,932 km
9,900 mi / 8,603 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
11°
north

Airport Comparison

SJO TKR
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Thakurgaon Airport
IATA Code SJO TKR
ICAO Code MROC VGSG
City San Jose Thakurgaon
Country Costa Rica Bangladesh
Timezone America/Costa_Rica Asia/Dhaka
Elevation 3,021 ft 176 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 26.020000, 88.400000

San Jose (SJO) to Thakurgaon (TKR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Thakurgaon Airport (TKR) in Thakurgaon, Bangladesh is 15,932 kilometers (9,900 miles / 8,603 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north at a heading of 11°.

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 Bangladesh. 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 16:01 in San Jose, it's 04:01 in Thakurgaon. With a 12-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 2,845 feet between the two airports. Thakurgaon Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Thakurgaon (TKR) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 348° (north 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 Thakurgaon Airport (TKR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.