The flight distance from Selebi Phikwe Airport (PKW) in Selebi Phikwe Airport, Botswana to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 12,683 kilometers (7,881 miles / 6,848 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west at a heading of 271°.

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 Botswana 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 21:37 in Selebi Phikwe Airport, it's 13:37 in San Jose. With a 8-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 Selebi Phikwe Airport (PKW) follows a heading of 110° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Selebi Phikwe Airport (PKW) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.