SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
11,130 km
6,916 miles
TMN
Tamana Island
Kiribati
Distance
11,130 km
6,916 mi / 6,010 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+18h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
269°
west

Airport Comparison

SJO TMN
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Tamana Island Airport
IATA Code SJO TMN
ICAO Code MROC NGTM
City San Jose Tamana Island
Country Costa Rica Kiribati
Timezone America/Costa_Rica Pacific/Tarawa
Elevation 3,021 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 -2.490000, 175.970000

San Jose (SJO) to Tamana Island (TMN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Tamana Island Airport (TMN) in Tamana Island, Kiribati is 11,130 kilometers (6,916 miles / 6,010 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west at a heading of 269°.

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 Kiribati. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:44 in San Jose, it's 13:44 in Tamana Island. With a 18-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 3,021 feet between the two airports. Tamana Island Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Tamana Island (TMN) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 80° (east). 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 Tamana Island Airport (TMN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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