The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Zanzibar Airport (ZNZ) in Kiembi Samaki, Tanzania is 13,780 kilometers (8,563 miles / 7,441 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east at a heading of 91°.

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 Tanzania. 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 02:12 in San Jose, it's 11:12 in Kiembi Samaki. With a 9-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 2,967 feet between the two airports. Zanzibar Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Kiembi Samaki (ZNZ) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 278° (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 Zanzibar Airport (ZNZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.