The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Queenstown International Airport (ZQN) in Queenstown, New Zealand is 12,129 kilometers (7,536 miles / 6,549 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying southwest at a heading of 226°.

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 New Zealand. 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 00:42 in San Jose, it's 19:42 in Queenstown. With a 19-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 1,850 feet between the two airports. Queenstown International Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Queenstown (ZQN) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 95° (east). 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 Queenstown International Airport (ZQN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.