PGI
Chitato
Angola
11,784 km
7,322 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
11,784 km
7,322 mi / 6,363 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
278°
west

Airport Comparison

PGI SJO
Airport Name Chitato Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code PGI SJO
ICAO Code FNCH MROC
City Chitato San Jose
Country Angola Costa Rica
Timezone Africa/Luanda America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 2,500 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates -7.360000, 20.800000 9.990000, -84.210000

Chitato (PGI) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chitato Airport (PGI) in Chitato, Angola to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 11,784 kilometers (7,322 miles / 6,363 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, 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 03:12 in Chitato, it's 20:12 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 Chitato (PGI) follows a heading of 95° (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 Chitato Airport (PGI) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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