The flight distance from Mo i Rana Airport Rossvoll (MQN) in Mo i Rana, Norway to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 9,366 kilometers (5,820 miles / 5,057 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 282°.

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 Norway with Costa Rica. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:14 in Mo i Rana, it's 13:14 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 2,792 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Mo i Rana Airport Rossvoll.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Mo i Rana (MQN) follows a heading of 23° (north 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 Mo i Rana Airport Rossvoll (MQN) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.