SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
11,450 km
7,115 miles
UEN
Urengoy
Russia
Distance
11,450 km
7,115 mi / 6,183 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
north

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Airport Comparison

SJO UEN
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Urengoy Airport
IATA Code SJO UEN
ICAO Code MROC USDU
City San Jose Urengoy
Country Costa Rica Russia
Timezone America/Costa_Rica Asia/Yekaterinburg
Elevation 3,021 ft 56 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 65.960000, 78.440000

San Jose (SJO) to Urengoy (UEN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Urengoy Airport (UEN) in Urengoy, Russia is 11,450 kilometers (7,115 miles / 6,183 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north at a heading of 7°.

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 Russia. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:21 in San Jose, it's 08:21 in Urengoy. With a 11-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 2,965 feet between the two airports. Urengoy Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Urengoy (UEN) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 342° (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 Urengoy Airport (UEN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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