OZZ
Ouarzazate
Morocco
8,233 km
5,116 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
8,233 km
5,116 mi / 4,446 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Casablanca
Heading
272°
west

Airport Comparison

OZZ SJO
Airport Name Ouarzazate Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code OZZ SJO
ICAO Code GMMZ MROC
City Ouarzazate San Jose
Country Morocco Costa Rica
Timezone Africa/Casablanca America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 3,782 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 30.940000, -6.910000 9.990000, -84.210000

Ouarzazate (OZZ) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ouarzazate Airport (OZZ) in Ouarzazate, Morocco to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 8,233 kilometers (5,116 miles / 4,446 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west at a heading of 272°.

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 Morocco 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 04:13 in Ouarzazate, it's 21:13 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.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Ouarzazate (OZZ) follows a heading of 60° (east 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 Ouarzazate Airport (OZZ) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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