SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
12,166 km
7,559 miles
SXG
Senanga
Zambia
Distance
12,166 km
7,559 mi / 6,569 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
104°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

SJO SXG
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Senanga Airport
IATA Code SJO SXG
ICAO Code MROC FLSN
City San Jose Senanga
Country Costa Rica Zambia
Timezone America/Costa_Rica Africa/Lusaka
Elevation 3,021 ft 3,370 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 -16.100000, 23.270000

San Jose (SJO) to Senanga (SXG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Senanga Airport (SXG) in Senanga, Zambia is 12,166 kilometers (7,559 miles / 6,569 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east southeast at a heading of 104°.

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 Zambia. 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 05:26 in San Jose, it's 13:26 in Senanga. 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.

The return flight from Senanga (SXG) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 275° (west). 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 Senanga Airport (SXG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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