SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
12,176 km
7,566 miles
SSR
Pentecost Island
Vanuatu
Distance
12,176 km
7,566 mi / 6,575 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+17h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
257°
west southwest

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Airport Comparison

SJO SSR
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Sara Airport
IATA Code SJO SSR
ICAO Code MROC NVSH
City San Jose Pentecost Island
Country Costa Rica Vanuatu
Timezone America/Costa_Rica Pacific/Efate
Elevation 3,021 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 -15.470000, 168.150000

San Jose (SJO) to Pentecost Island (SSR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Sara Airport (SSR) in Pentecost Island, Vanuatu is 12,176 kilometers (7,566 miles / 6,575 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west southwest at a heading of 257°.

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 Vanuatu. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:07 in San Jose, it's 11:07 in Pentecost Island. With a 17-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 3,021 feet between the two airports. Sara Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Pentecost Island (SSR) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 85° (east). 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 Sara Airport (SSR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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