SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
14,519 km
9,021 miles
ZVA
Miandrivazo Airport
Madagascar
Distance
14,519 km
9,021 mi / 7,839 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
107°
east southeast

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Airport Comparison

SJO ZVA
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Miandrivazo Airport
IATA Code SJO ZVA
ICAO Code MROC FMMN
City San Jose N/A
Country Costa Rica Madagascar
Timezone America/Costa_Rica Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 3,021 ft 203 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 -19.560000, 45.450000

San Jose (SJO) to Miandrivazo Airport (ZVA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Miandrivazo Airport (ZVA) in Miandrivazo Airport, Madagascar is 14,519 kilometers (9,021 miles / 7,839 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east southeast at a heading of 107°.

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 Madagascar. 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 10:57 in San Jose, it's 19:57 in Miandrivazo Airport. 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 2,818 feet between the two airports. Miandrivazo Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Miandrivazo Airport (ZVA) 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 Miandrivazo Airport (ZVA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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