NYI
Sunyani
Ghana
8,983 km
5,582 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
8,983 km
5,582 mi / 4,850 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Accra
Heading
279°
west

Airport Comparison

NYI SJO
Airport Name Sunyani Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code NYI SJO
ICAO Code DGSN MROC
City Sunyani San Jose
Country Ghana Costa Rica
Timezone Africa/Accra America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 1,014 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 7.360000, -2.330000 9.990000, -84.210000

Sunyani (NYI) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sunyani Airport (NYI) in Sunyani, Ghana to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 8,983 kilometers (5,582 miles / 4,850 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 279°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Ghana 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 08:00 in Sunyani, it's 02:00 in San Jose. With a 6-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 2,007 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Sunyani Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Sunyani (NYI) follows a heading of 84° (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 Sunyani Airport (NYI) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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