The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base (XIJ) in Ahmed Al Jaber AB, Kuwait is 13,291 kilometers (8,259 miles / 7,176 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 48°.

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 Kuwait. 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 20:21 in San Jose, it's 05:21 in Ahmed Al Jaber AB. With a 9-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 2,612 feet between the two airports. Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Ahmed Al Jaber AB (XIJ) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 303° (west 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 Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base (XIJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.