AEO
Aioun El Atrouss
Mauritania
8,061 km
5,009 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
8,061 km
5,009 mi / 4,352 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Nouakchott
Heading
275°
west

Airport Comparison

AEO SJO
Airport Name Aioun el Atrouss Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code AEO SJO
ICAO Code GQNA MROC
City Aioun El Atrouss San Jose
Country Mauritania Costa Rica
Timezone Africa/Nouakchott America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 951 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 16.710000, -9.640000 9.990000, -84.210000

Aioun El Atrouss (AEO) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Aioun el Atrouss Airport (AEO) in Aioun El Atrouss, Mauritania to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 8,061 kilometers (5,009 miles / 4,352 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west at a heading of 275°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Mauritania 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 20:27 in Aioun El Atrouss, it's 14:27 in San Jose. With a 6-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 2,070 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Aioun el Atrouss Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Aioun El Atrouss (AEO) follows a heading of 75° (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 Aioun el Atrouss Airport (AEO) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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