SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
8,308 km
5,163 miles
TNG
Tangier
Morocco
Distance
8,308 km
5,163 mi / 4,486 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
55°
northeast

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Airport Comparison

SJO TNG
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Ibn Batouta Airport
IATA Code SJO TNG
ICAO Code MROC GMTT
City San Jose Tangier
Country Costa Rica Morocco
Timezone America/Costa_Rica Africa/Casablanca
Elevation 3,021 ft 62 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 35.730000, -5.920000

San Jose (SJO) to Tangier (TNG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Ibn Batouta Airport (TNG) in Tangier, Morocco is 8,308 kilometers (5,163 miles / 4,486 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 55°.

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 Morocco. 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 15:50 in San Jose, it's 22:50 in Tangier. With a 7-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 2,959 feet between the two airports. Ibn Batouta Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Tangier (TNG) 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 Ibn Batouta Airport (TNG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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