The flight distance from Kabri Dehar Airport (ABK) in Kabri Dehar, Ethiopia to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 14,012 kilometers (8,707 miles / 7,566 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west northwest at a heading of 288°.

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 Ethiopia with Costa Rica. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:55 in Kabri Dehar, it's 17:55 in San Jose. 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 1,221 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Kabri Dehar Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Kabri Dehar (ABK) follows a heading of 74° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Kabri Dehar Airport (ABK) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.