SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
16,785 km
10,430 miles
WME
Mount Keith Airport
Australia
Distance
16,785 km
10,430 mi / 9,063 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
230°
southwest

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Airport Comparison

SJO WME
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Mount Keith Airport
IATA Code SJO WME
ICAO Code MROC YMNE
City San Jose N/A
Country Costa Rica Australia
Timezone America/Costa_Rica Australia/Perth
Elevation 3,021 ft 1,792 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 -27.290000, 120.560000

San Jose (SJO) to Mount Keith Airport (WME) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Mount Keith Airport (WME) in Mount Keith Airport, Australia is 16,785 kilometers (10,430 miles / 9,063 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying southwest at a heading of 230°.

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 05:04 in San Jose, it's 19:04 in Mount Keith Airport. With a 14-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 1,229 feet between the two airports. Mount Keith Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Mount Keith Airport (WME) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 122° (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 Mount Keith Airport (WME) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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