SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
12,691 km
7,886 miles
YNB
Yenbo Airport
Saudi Arabia
Distance
12,691 km
7,886 mi / 6,853 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
58°
east northeast

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Airport Comparison

SJO YNB
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Yenbo Airport
IATA Code SJO YNB
ICAO Code MROC OEYN
City San Jose N/A
Country Costa Rica Saudi Arabia
Timezone America/Costa_Rica Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 3,021 ft 26 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 24.140000, 38.060000

San Jose (SJO) to Yenbo Airport (YNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Yenbo Airport (YNB) in Yenbo Airport, Saudi Arabia is 12,691 kilometers (7,886 miles / 6,853 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 58°.

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 Saudi Arabia. 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 00:19 in San Jose, it's 09:19 in Yenbo Airport. 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 2,995 feet between the two airports. Yenbo Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Yenbo Airport (YNB) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 294° (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 Yenbo Airport (YNB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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