KIY
Kilwa Masoko
Tanzania
13,850 km
8,606 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
13,850 km
8,606 mi / 7,478 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
276°
west

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Airport Comparison

KIY SJO
Airport Name Kilwa Masoko Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code KIY SJO
ICAO Code HTKI MROC
City Kilwa Masoko San Jose
Country Tanzania Costa Rica
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 50 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates -8.930000, 39.520000 9.990000, -84.210000

Kilwa Masoko (KIY) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kilwa Masoko Airport (KIY) in Kilwa Masoko, Tanzania to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 13,850 kilometers (8,606 miles / 7,478 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west at a heading of 276°.

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 Tanzania 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 20:32 in Kilwa Masoko, it's 11:32 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 2,971 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Kilwa Masoko Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Kilwa Masoko (KIY) follows a heading of 94° (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 Kilwa Masoko Airport (KIY) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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