SEW
Siwa
Egypt
11,320 km
7,034 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
11,320 km
7,034 mi / 6,113 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
289°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

SEW SJO
Airport Name Siwa Oasis North Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code SEW SJO
ICAO Code HE24 MROC
City Siwa San Jose
Country Egypt Costa Rica
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 330 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 29.350000, 25.510000 9.990000, -84.210000

Siwa (SEW) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Siwa Oasis North Airport (SEW) in Siwa, Egypt to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 11,320 kilometers (7,034 miles / 6,113 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west northwest at a heading of 289°.

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 Egypt 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 02:30 in Siwa, it's 18:30 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,691 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Siwa Oasis North Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Siwa (SEW) 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 Siwa Oasis North Airport (SEW) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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