The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Warrnambool Airport (WMB) in Warrnambool Airport, Australia is 14,415 kilometers (8,957 miles / 7,784 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying southwest at a heading of 228°.

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 Australia. 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 06:02 in San Jose, it's 23:02 in Warrnambool Airport. With a 17-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 2,779 feet between the two airports. Warrnambool Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Warrnambool Airport (WMB) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 112° (east southeast). 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 Warrnambool Airport (WMB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.