BAH
Manama
Bahrain
13,687 km
8,505 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
13,687 km
8,505 mi / 7,390 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Bahrain
Heading
304°
west northwest

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Airport Comparison

BAH SJO
Airport Name Bahrain International Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code BAH SJO
ICAO Code OBBI MROC
City Manama San Jose
Country Bahrain Costa Rica
Timezone Asia/Bahrain America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 6 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 26.270000, 50.630000 9.990000, -84.210000

Manama (BAH) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bahrain International Airport (BAH) in Manama, Bahrain to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 13,687 kilometers (8,505 miles / 7,390 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west northwest at a heading of 304°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 00:12 in Manama, it's 15:12 in San Jose. With a 9-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 3,015 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Bahrain International Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Manama (BAH) follows a heading of 49° (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 Bahrain International Airport (BAH) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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