The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Virginia Airport (VIR) in Durban, South Africa is 12,989 kilometers (8,071 miles / 7,013 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east southeast at a heading of 118°.

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 23:55 in San Jose, it's 07:55 in Durban. 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 3,001 feet between the two airports. Virginia Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Durban (VIR) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 266° (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 Virginia Airport (VIR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.