SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
11,483 km
7,135 miles
UMS
Ust-Maya
Russia
Distance
11,483 km
7,135 mi / 6,201 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
341°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

SJO UMS
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Ust-Maya Airport
IATA Code SJO UMS
ICAO Code MROC UEMU
City San Jose Ust-Maya
Country Costa Rica Russia
Timezone America/Costa_Rica Asia/Yakutsk
Elevation 3,021 ft 561 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 60.360000, 134.440000

San Jose (SJO) to Ust-Maya (UMS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Ust-Maya Airport (UMS) in Ust-Maya, Russia is 11,483 kilometers (7,135 miles / 6,201 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northwest at a heading of 341°.

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 06:52 in San Jose, it's 21:52 in Ust-Maya. With a 15-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 2,460 feet between the two airports. Ust-Maya Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Ust-Maya (UMS) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 39° (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 Ust-Maya Airport (UMS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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