The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Union Glacier Blue-Ice Runway (UGL) in Antartica, AQ is 9,982 kilometers (6,203 miles / 5,390 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying south at a heading of 180°.

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 AQ. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:56 in San Jose, it's 01:56 in Antartica. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Antartica (UGL) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 359° (north). 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 Union Glacier Blue-Ice Runway (UGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.