ABS
Abu Simbel
Egypt
12,154 km
7,552 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
12,154 km
7,552 mi / 6,563 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
290°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

ABS SJO
Airport Name Abu Simbel Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code ABS SJO
ICAO Code HEBL MROC
City Abu Simbel San Jose
Country Egypt Costa Rica
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 616 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 22.380000, 31.610000 9.990000, -84.210000

Abu Simbel (ABS) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Abu Simbel Airport (ABS) in Abu Simbel, Egypt to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 12,154 kilometers (7,552 miles / 6,563 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 290°.

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 Egypt with Costa Rica. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:02 in Abu Simbel, it's 14:02 in San Jose. With a 8-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 2,405 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Abu Simbel Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Abu Simbel (ABS) follows a heading of 62° (east 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 Abu Simbel Airport (ABS) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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