BTA
Bertoua
Cameroon
10,786 km
6,702 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
10,786 km
6,702 mi / 5,824 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Douala
Heading
281°
west

Airport Comparison

BTA SJO
Airport Name Bertoua Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code BTA SJO
ICAO Code FKKO MROC
City Bertoua San Jose
Country Cameroon Costa Rica
Timezone Africa/Douala America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 2,133 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 4.550000, 13.730000 9.990000, -84.210000

Bertoua (BTA) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bertoua Airport (BTA) in Bertoua, Cameroon to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 10,786 kilometers (6,702 miles / 5,824 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west at a heading of 281°.

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 Cameroon 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 12:08 in Bertoua, it's 05:08 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.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Bertoua (BTA) follows a heading of 84° (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 Bertoua Airport (BTA) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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