PRI
Praslin Island
Seychelles
15,550 km
9,662 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
15,550 km
9,662 mi / 8,396 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Indian/Mahe
Heading
280°
west

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Airport Comparison

PRI SJO
Airport Name Praslin Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code PRI SJO
ICAO Code FSPP MROC
City Praslin Island San Jose
Country Seychelles Costa Rica
Timezone Indian/Mahe America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 10 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates -4.320000, 55.690000 9.990000, -84.210000

Praslin Island (PRI) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Praslin Airport (PRI) in Praslin Island, Seychelles to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 15,550 kilometers (9,662 miles / 8,396 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west at a heading of 280°.

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 Seychelles 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 10:34 in Praslin Island, it's 00:34 in San Jose. With a 10-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 3,011 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Praslin Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Praslin Island (PRI) follows a heading of 85° (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 Praslin Airport (PRI) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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