The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Wadi Halfa Airport (WHF) in Wadi Halfa, Sudan is 12,167 kilometers (7,560 miles / 6,570 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 62°.

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 Sudan. 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 16:32 in San Jose, it's 00:32 in Wadi Halfa. 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 2,060 feet between the two airports. Wadi Halfa Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Wadi Halfa (WHF) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 290° (west northwest). 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 Wadi Halfa Airport (WHF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.