Airport Comparison
| AZR | SJO | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Touat Cheikh Sidi Mohamed Belkebir Airport | Juan Santamaria International Airport |
| IATA Code | AZR | SJO |
| ICAO Code | DAUA | MROC |
| City | N/A | San Jose |
| Country | Algeria | Costa Rica |
| Timezone | Africa/Algiers | America/Costa_Rica |
| Elevation | 919 ft | 3,021 ft |
| Coordinates | 27.840000, -0.190000 | 9.990000, -84.210000 |
Touat Cheikh Sidi Mohamed Belkebir Airport (AZR) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Touat Cheikh Sidi Mohamed Belkebir Airport (AZR) in Touat Cheikh Sidi Mohamed Belkebir Airport, Algeria to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 8,908 kilometers (5,535 miles / 4,810 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west at a heading of 276°.
This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.
This is an international route connecting Algeria 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 13:17 in Touat Cheikh Sidi Mohamed Belkebir Airport, it's 06:17 in San Jose. With a 7-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 2,102 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Touat Cheikh Sidi Mohamed Belkebir Airport.
The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Touat Cheikh Sidi Mohamed Belkebir Airport (AZR) follows a heading of 63° (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 Touat Cheikh Sidi Mohamed Belkebir Airport (AZR) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.