The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Mallacoota Airport (XMC) in Mallacoota Airport, Australia is 13,835 kilometers (8,597 miles / 7,470 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying southwest at a heading of 231°.

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 08:38 in San Jose, it's 01:38 in Mallacoota 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 2,990 feet between the two airports. Mallacoota Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Mallacoota Airport (XMC) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 105° (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 Mallacoota Airport (XMC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.