SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
13,611 km
8,457 miles
YGJ
Yonago
Japan
Distance
13,611 km
8,457 mi / 7,349 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
324°
northwest

Airport Comparison

SJO YGJ
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Miho Yonago Airport
IATA Code SJO YGJ
ICAO Code MROC RJOH
City San Jose Yonago
Country Costa Rica Japan
Timezone America/Costa_Rica Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 3,021 ft 20 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 35.490000, 133.240000

San Jose (SJO) to Yonago (YGJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Miho Yonago Airport (YGJ) in Yonago, Japan is 13,611 kilometers (8,457 miles / 7,349 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 324°.

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 Japan. 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 03:50 in San Jose, it's 18:50 in Yonago. With a 15-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 3,001 feet between the two airports. Miho Yonago Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Yonago (YGJ) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 45° (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 Miho Yonago Airport (YGJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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