The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Sesriem Airstrip (SZM) in Sesriem Airstrip, Namibia is 11,466 kilometers (7,125 miles / 6,191 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east southeast at a heading of 113°.

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 Namibia. 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 18:46 in San Jose, it's 02:46 in Sesriem Airstrip. 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 Sesriem Airstrip (SZM) 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 Sesriem Airstrip (SZM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.