The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to St Catherine International Airport (SKV) in St Catherine International Airport, Egypt is 12,122 kilometers (7,533 miles / 6,546 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 55°.

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 Costa Rica with Egypt. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:28 in San Jose, it's 17:28 in St Catherine International Airport. 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 1,347 feet between the two airports. St Catherine International Airport sits higher than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from St Catherine International Airport (SKV) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 293° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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