SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
15,370 km
9,551 miles
XMG
Mahendranagar
Nepal
Distance
15,370 km
9,551 mi / 8,299 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11.75h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
21°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

SJO XMG
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Mahendranagar Airport
IATA Code SJO XMG
ICAO Code MROC VNMN
City San Jose Mahendranagar
Country Costa Rica Nepal
Timezone America/Costa_Rica Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 3,021 ft 650 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 28.960000, 80.150000

San Jose (SJO) to Mahendranagar (XMG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Mahendranagar Airport (XMG) in Mahendranagar, Nepal is 15,370 kilometers (9,551 miles / 8,299 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northeast at a heading of 21°.

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 Nepal. 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 08:18 in San Jose, it's 20:03 in Mahendranagar. With a 11.75-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 2,371 feet between the two airports. Mahendranagar Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Mahendranagar (XMG) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 337° (north 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 Mahendranagar Airport (XMG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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