SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
9,120 km
5,667 miles
TEG
Tenkodogo
Burkina Faso
Distance
9,120 km
5,667 mi / 4,924 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
79°
east

Airport Comparison

SJO TEG
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Tenkodogo Airport
IATA Code SJO TEG
ICAO Code MROC DFET
City San Jose Tenkodogo
Country Costa Rica Burkina Faso
Timezone America/Costa_Rica Africa/Ouagadougou
Elevation 3,021 ft 1,017 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 11.800000, -0.370000

San Jose (SJO) to Tenkodogo (TEG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Tenkodogo Airport (TEG) in Tenkodogo, Burkina Faso is 9,120 kilometers (5,667 miles / 4,924 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east at a heading of 79°.

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 Burkina Faso. 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 21:42 in San Jose, it's 03:42 in Tenkodogo. With a 6-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 2,004 feet between the two airports. Tenkodogo Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Tenkodogo (TEG) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 279° (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 Tenkodogo Airport (TEG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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