SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
14,550 km
9,041 miles
WAF
Waana
Pakistan
Distance
14,550 km
9,041 mi / 7,856 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
30°
north northeast

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Airport Comparison

SJO WAF
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Wana Airport
IATA Code SJO WAF
ICAO Code MROC OPWN
City San Jose Waana
Country Costa Rica Pakistan
Timezone America/Costa_Rica Asia/Karachi
Elevation 3,021 ft 4,550 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 32.300000, 69.570000

San Jose (SJO) to Waana (WAF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Wana Airport (WAF) in Waana, Pakistan is 14,550 kilometers (9,041 miles / 7,856 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northeast at a heading of 30°.

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 Pakistan. 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 06:56 in San Jose, it's 17:56 in Waana. With a 11-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 1,529 feet between the two airports. Wana Airport sits higher than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Waana (WAF) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 325° (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 Wana Airport (WAF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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