The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Tessenei Airport (TES) in Tessenei, Eritrea is 12,930 kilometers (8,035 miles / 6,982 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 68°.

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 Eritrea. 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 06:58 in San Jose, it's 15:58 in Tessenei. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,003 feet between the two airports. Tessenei Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Tessenei (TES) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 290° (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 Tessenei Airport (TES) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.