CRF
Carnot
Central African Republic
11,013 km
6,843 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
11,013 km
6,843 mi / 5,946 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Bangui
Heading
281°
west

Airport Comparison

CRF SJO
Airport Name Carnot Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code CRF SJO
ICAO Code FEFC MROC
City Carnot San Jose
Country Central African Republic Costa Rica
Timezone Africa/Bangui America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 1,985 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 4.940000, 15.890000 9.990000, -84.210000

Carnot (CRF) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Carnot Airport (CRF) in Carnot, Central African Republic to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 11,013 kilometers (6,843 miles / 5,946 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 Central African Republic 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 22:27 in Carnot, it's 15:27 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 1,036 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Carnot Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Carnot (CRF) follows a heading of 83° (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 Carnot Airport (CRF) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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