The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Soroti Airport (SRT) in Soroti, Uganda is 13,012 kilometers (8,085 miles / 7,026 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 83°.

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 Uganda. 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 16:27 in San Jose, it's 01:27 in Soroti. With a 9-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 Soroti (SRT) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 282° (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 Soroti Airport (SRT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.