OXB
Bissau
Guinea-Bissau
7,469 km
4,641 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
7,469 km
4,641 mi / 4,033 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Bissau
Heading
276°
west

Airport Comparison

OXB SJO
Airport Name Osvaldo Vieira International Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code OXB SJO
ICAO Code GGOV MROC
City Bissau San Jose
Country Guinea-Bissau Costa Rica
Timezone Africa/Bissau America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 129 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 11.890000, -15.650000 9.990000, -84.210000

Bissau (OXB) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Osvaldo Vieira International Airport (OXB) in Bissau, Guinea-Bissau to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 7,469 kilometers (4,641 miles / 4,033 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west at a heading of 276°.

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 Guinea-Bissau 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 00:22 in Bissau, it's 18:22 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 2,892 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Osvaldo Vieira International Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Bissau (OXB) follows a heading of 81° (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 Osvaldo Vieira International Airport (OXB) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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