The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Pierre Van Ryneveld Airport (UTN) in Upington, South Africa is 12,040 kilometers (7,481 miles / 6,501 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east southeast at a heading of 117°.

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 South Africa. 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 23:20 in San Jose, it's 07:20 in Upington. 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.

The return flight from Upington (UTN) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 272° (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 Pierre Van Ryneveld Airport (UTN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.