QSF
Setif
Algeria
9,312 km
5,786 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
9,312 km
5,786 mi / 5,028 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
278°
west

Airport Comparison

QSF SJO
Airport Name Ain Arnat Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code QSF SJO
ICAO Code DAAS MROC
City Setif San Jose
Country Algeria Costa Rica
Timezone Africa/Algiers America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 3,360 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 36.180000, 5.320000 9.990000, -84.210000

Setif (QSF) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ain Arnat Airport (QSF) in Setif, Algeria to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 9,312 kilometers (5,786 miles / 5,028 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, 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 Algeria 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 08:47 in Setif, it's 01:47 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 Setif (QSF) follows a heading of 54° (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 Ain Arnat Airport (QSF) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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