The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Vava'u International Airport (VAV) in Vava'u Island, Tonga is 10,334 kilometers (6,421 miles / 5,580 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west southwest at a heading of 252°.

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 Tonga. 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 20:54 in San Jose, it's 15:54 in Vava'u Island. With a 19-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 2,785 feet between the two airports. Vava'u International Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Vava'u Island (VAV) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 80° (east). 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 Vava'u International Airport (VAV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.