RBA
Rabat
Morocco
8,237 km
5,118 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
8,237 km
5,118 mi / 4,448 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Casablanca
Heading
271°
west

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RBA SJO
Airport Name Rabat-Sale Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code RBA SJO
ICAO Code GMME MROC
City Rabat San Jose
Country Morocco Costa Rica
Timezone Africa/Casablanca America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 276 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 34.050000, -6.750000 9.990000, -84.210000

Rabat (RBA) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Rabat-Sale Airport (RBA) in Rabat, Morocco to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 8,237 kilometers (5,118 miles / 4,448 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west at a heading of 271°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Morocco 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 00:09 in Rabat, it's 17:09 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 2,745 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Rabat-Sale Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Rabat (RBA) follows a heading of 57° (east 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 Rabat-Sale Airport (RBA) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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