AHE
Ahe Atoll
French Polynesia
7,359 km
4,573 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
7,359 km
4,573 mi / 3,974 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
72°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

AHE SJO
Airport Name Ahe Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code AHE SJO
ICAO Code NTHE MROC
City Ahe Atoll San Jose
Country French Polynesia Costa Rica
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 11 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates -14.430000, -146.260000 9.990000, -84.210000

Ahe Atoll (AHE) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ahe Airport (AHE) in Ahe Atoll, French Polynesia to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 7,359 kilometers (4,573 miles / 3,974 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east northeast at a heading of 72°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 14:44 in Ahe Atoll, it's 18:44 in San Jose. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,010 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Ahe Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Ahe Atoll (AHE) follows a heading of 249° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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