The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Ua Pou Airport (UAP) in Ua Pou, French Polynesia is 6,546 kilometers (4,067 miles / 3,534 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west southwest at a heading of 253°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Costa Rica with French Polynesia. 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 08:04 in San Jose, it's 04:34 in Ua Pou. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,005 feet between the two airports. Ua Pou Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Ua Pou (UAP) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 72° (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 Ua Pou Airport (UAP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.