MXM
Morombe Airport
Madagascar
14,287 km
8,877 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
14,287 km
8,877 mi / 7,714 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Indian/Antananarivo
Heading
265°
west

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Airport Comparison

MXM SJO
Airport Name Morombe Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code MXM SJO
ICAO Code FMSR MROC
City N/A San Jose
Country Madagascar Costa Rica
Timezone Indian/Antananarivo America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 16 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates -21.750000, 43.380000 9.990000, -84.210000

Morombe Airport (MXM) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Morombe Airport (MXM) in Morombe Airport, Madagascar to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 14,287 kilometers (8,877 miles / 7,714 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west at a heading of 265°.

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 Madagascar 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 11:17 in Morombe Airport, it's 02:17 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 3,005 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Morombe Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Morombe Airport (MXM) follows a heading of 110° (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 Morombe Airport (MXM) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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