ADI
Arandis
Namibia
11,366 km
7,063 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
11,366 km
7,063 mi / 6,137 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Windhoek
Heading
276°
west

Airport Comparison

ADI SJO
Airport Name Arandis Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code ADI SJO
ICAO Code FYAR MROC
City Arandis San Jose
Country Namibia Costa Rica
Timezone Africa/Windhoek America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 1,905 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates -22.460000, 14.980000 9.990000, -84.210000

Arandis (ADI) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Arandis Airport (ADI) in Arandis, Namibia to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 11,366 kilometers (7,063 miles / 6,137 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west at a heading of 276°.

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 Namibia 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 02:47 in Arandis, it's 18:47 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 1,116 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Arandis Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Arandis (ADI) follows a heading of 111° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Arandis Airport (ADI) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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