EBM
El Borma
Tunisia
9,749 km
6,058 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
9,749 km
6,058 mi / 5,264 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Tunis
Heading
280°
west

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Airport Comparison

EBM SJO
Airport Name El Borma Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code EBM SJO
ICAO Code DTTR MROC
City El Borma San Jose
Country Tunisia Costa Rica
Timezone Africa/Tunis America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 827 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 31.700000, 9.250000 9.990000, -84.210000

El Borma (EBM) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Borma Airport (EBM) in El Borma, Tunisia to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 9,749 kilometers (6,058 miles / 5,264 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 280°.

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 Tunisia 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 04:06 in El Borma, it's 21:06 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 2,194 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than El Borma Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to El Borma (EBM) follows a heading of 58° (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 El Borma Airport (EBM) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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