The flight distance from Mocimboa da Praia Airport (MZB) in Mocimboa da Praia, Mozambique to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 13,964 kilometers (8,677 miles / 7,540 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west at a heading of 274°.

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 Mozambique 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 07:20 in Mocimboa da Praia, it's 23:20 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 2,932 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Mocimboa da Praia Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Mocimboa da Praia (MZB) follows a heading of 97° (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 Mocimboa da Praia Airport (MZB) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.