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.