The flight distance from Porto Amboim Airport (PBN) in Port Amboim, Angola to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 11,074 kilometers (6,881 miles / 5,979 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west at a heading of 278°.

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 Angola 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 00:51 in Port Amboim, it's 17:51 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,005 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Porto Amboim Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Port Amboim (PBN) follows a heading of 99° (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 Porto Amboim Airport (PBN) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.