SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
15,190 km
9,438 miles
WUS
Wuyishan
China
Distance
15,190 km
9,438 mi / 8,202 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
331°
north northwest

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SJO WUS
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Nanping Wuyishan Airport
IATA Code SJO WUS
ICAO Code MROC ZSWY
City San Jose Wuyishan
Country Costa Rica China
Timezone America/Costa_Rica Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 3,021 ft 614 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 27.700000, 118.000000

San Jose (SJO) to Wuyishan (WUS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Nanping Wuyishan Airport (WUS) in Wuyishan, China is 15,190 kilometers (9,438 miles / 8,202 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northwest at a heading of 331°.

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 China. 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 21:53 in San Jose, it's 11:53 in Wuyishan. 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 2,407 feet between the two airports. Nanping Wuyishan Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Wuyishan (WUS) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 33° (north northeast). 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 Nanping Wuyishan Airport (WUS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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