SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
12,817 km
7,964 miles
TLD
Tuli Lodge
Botswana
Distance
12,817 km
7,964 mi / 6,921 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
110°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

SJO TLD
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Limpopo Valley Airport
IATA Code SJO TLD
ICAO Code MROC FBTL
City San Jose Tuli Lodge
Country Costa Rica Botswana
Timezone America/Costa_Rica Africa/Gaborone
Elevation 3,021 ft 1,772 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 -22.190000, 29.130000

San Jose (SJO) to Tuli Lodge (TLD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Limpopo Valley Airport (TLD) in Tuli Lodge, Botswana is 12,817 kilometers (7,964 miles / 6,921 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east southeast at a heading of 110°.

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 Botswana. 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 21:59 in San Jose, it's 05:59 in Tuli Lodge. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,249 feet between the two airports. Limpopo Valley Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Tuli Lodge (TLD) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 271° (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 Limpopo Valley Airport (TLD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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