ARL
Arly
Burkina Faso
9,322 km
5,792 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
9,322 km
5,792 mi / 5,034 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Ouagadougou
Heading
279°
west

Airport Comparison

ARL SJO
Airport Name Arly Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code ARL SJO
ICAO Code DFER MROC
City Arly San Jose
Country Burkina Faso Costa Rica
Timezone Africa/Ouagadougou America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 761 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 11.600000, 1.480000 9.990000, -84.210000

Arly (ARL) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Arly Airport (ARL) in Arly, Burkina Faso to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 9,322 kilometers (5,792 miles / 5,034 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 279°.

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 Burkina Faso 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 13:25 in Arly, it's 07:25 in San Jose. With a 6-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 2,260 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Arly Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Arly (ARL) follows a heading of 79° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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