Airport Comparison
| BMW | SJO | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Bordj Badji Mokhtar Airport | Juan Santamaria International Airport |
| IATA Code | BMW | SJO |
| ICAO Code | DATM | MROC |
| City | Bordj Badji Mokhtar | San Jose |
| Country | Algeria | Costa Rica |
| Timezone | Africa/Algiers | America/Costa_Rica |
| Elevation | 1,303 ft | 3,021 ft |
| Coordinates | 21.380000, 0.920000 | 9.990000, -84.210000 |
Bordj Badji Mokhtar (BMW) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Bordj Badji Mokhtar Airport (BMW) in Bordj Badji Mokhtar, Algeria to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 9,106 kilometers (5,658 miles / 4,917 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 278°.
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 Algeria 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 00:13 in Bordj Badji Mokhtar, it's 17:13 in San Jose. With a 7-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 1,718 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Bordj Badji Mokhtar Airport.
The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Bordj Badji Mokhtar (BMW) follows a heading of 70° (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 Bordj Badji Mokhtar Airport (BMW) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.