IDF
Idiofa
DR Congo
11,613 km
7,216 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
11,613 km
7,216 mi / 6,270 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Kinshasa
Heading
279°
west

Airport Comparison

IDF SJO
Airport Name Idiofa Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code IDF SJO
ICAO Code FZCB MROC
City Idiofa San Jose
Country DR Congo Costa Rica
Timezone Africa/Kinshasa America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 2,299 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates -5.000000, 19.600000 9.990000, -84.210000

Idiofa (IDF) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Idiofa Airport (IDF) in Idiofa, DR Congo to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 11,613 kilometers (7,216 miles / 6,270 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west at a heading of 279°.

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 DR Congo 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 14:06 in Idiofa, it's 07:06 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.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Idiofa (IDF) follows a heading of 93° (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 Idiofa Airport (IDF) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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