SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
15,017 km
9,331 miles
WNS
Nawabash
Pakistan
Distance
15,017 km
9,331 mi / 8,109 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
36°
northeast

Airport Comparison

SJO WNS
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Nawabshah Airport
IATA Code SJO WNS
ICAO Code MROC OPNH
City San Jose Nawabash
Country Costa Rica Pakistan
Timezone America/Costa_Rica Asia/Karachi
Elevation 3,021 ft 95 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 26.220000, 68.390000

San Jose (SJO) to Nawabash (WNS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Nawabshah Airport (WNS) in Nawabash, Pakistan is 15,017 kilometers (9,331 miles / 8,109 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northeast at a heading of 36°.

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 21:28 in San Jose, it's 08:28 in Nawabash. 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 2,926 feet between the two airports. Nawabshah Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Nawabash (WNS) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 320° (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 Nawabshah Airport (WNS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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