LMR
Lime Acres
South Africa
12,253 km
7,614 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
12,253 km
7,614 mi / 6,616 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
271°
west

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Airport Comparison

LMR SJO
Airport Name Lime Acres Finsch Mine Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code LMR SJO
ICAO Code FALC MROC
City Lime Acres San Jose
Country South Africa Costa Rica
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 4,900 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates -28.360000, 23.440000 9.990000, -84.210000

Lime Acres (LMR) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lime Acres Finsch Mine Airport (LMR) in Lime Acres, South Africa to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 12,253 kilometers (7,614 miles / 6,616 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west at a heading of 271°.

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 South Africa 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 13:05 in Lime Acres, it's 05:05 in San Jose. With a 8-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 1,879 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits lower than Lime Acres Finsch Mine Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Lime Acres (LMR) follows a heading of 117° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Lime Acres Finsch Mine Airport (LMR) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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