SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
8,056 km
5,006 miles
THI
Tichitt
Mauritania
Distance
8,056 km
5,006 mi / 4,350 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
74°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

SJO THI
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Tichitt Airport
IATA Code SJO THI
ICAO Code MROC GQNC
City San Jose Tichitt
Country Costa Rica Mauritania
Timezone America/Costa_Rica Africa/Nouakchott
Elevation 3,021 ft 561 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 18.450000, -9.520000

San Jose (SJO) to Tichitt (THI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Tichitt Airport (THI) in Tichitt, Mauritania is 8,056 kilometers (5,006 miles / 4,350 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east northeast at a heading of 74°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Costa Rica with Mauritania. 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 16:25 in San Jose, it's 22:25 in Tichitt. 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 2,460 feet between the two airports. Tichitt Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Tichitt (THI) 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 Tichitt Airport (THI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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