BSY
Bardera Airport
Somalia
13,938 km
8,661 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
13,938 km
8,661 mi / 7,526 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Mogadishu
Heading
284°
west northwest

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Airport Comparison

BSY SJO
Airport Name Bardera Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code BSY SJO
ICAO Code HCMD MROC
City N/A San Jose
Country Somalia Costa Rica
Timezone Africa/Mogadishu America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 4,200 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 2.340000, 42.310000 9.990000, -84.210000

Bardera Airport (BSY) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bardera Airport (BSY) in Bardera Airport, Somalia to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 13,938 kilometers (8,661 miles / 7,526 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west northwest at a heading of 284°.

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 Somalia 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 02:25 in Bardera Airport, it's 17:25 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 1,179 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits lower than Bardera Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Bardera Airport (BSY) follows a heading of 80° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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