SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
16,700 km
10,377 miles
VBA
Aeng
Myanmar
Distance
16,700 km
10,377 mi / 9,017 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12.5h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

SJO VBA
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Ann Airport
IATA Code SJO VBA
ICAO Code MROC VYAN
City San Jose Aeng
Country Costa Rica Myanmar
Timezone America/Costa_Rica Asia/Yangon
Elevation 3,021 ft 74 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 19.770000, 94.030000

San Jose (SJO) to Aeng (VBA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Ann Airport (VBA) in Aeng, Myanmar is 16,700 kilometers (10,377 miles / 9,017 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north at a heading of 3°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 08:40 in San Jose, it's 21:10 in Aeng. With a 12.5-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 2,947 feet between the two airports. Ann Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Aeng (VBA) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 357° (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 Ann Airport (VBA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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