The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Zavetnoe Airport (VLK) in Zavetnoe Airport, Russia is 11,881 kilometers (7,382 miles / 6,415 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 35°.

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 01:17 in San Jose, it's 10:17 in Zavetnoe Airport. With a 9-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 2,590 feet between the two airports. Zavetnoe Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Zavetnoe Airport (VLK) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 306° (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 Zavetnoe Airport (VLK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.