BEM
Beni Mellal Airport
Morocco
8,282 km
5,146 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
8,282 km
5,146 mi / 4,472 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Casablanca
Heading
272°
west

Airport Comparison

BEM SJO
Airport Name Beni Mellal Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code BEM SJO
ICAO Code GMMD MROC
City N/A San Jose
Country Morocco Costa Rica
Timezone Africa/Casablanca America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 1,670 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 32.400000, -6.330000 9.990000, -84.210000

Beni Mellal Airport (BEM) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Beni Mellal Airport (BEM) in Beni Mellal Airport, Morocco to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 8,282 kilometers (5,146 miles / 4,472 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west at a heading of 272°.

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 Morocco 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 17:36 in Beni Mellal Airport, it's 10:36 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 1,351 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Beni Mellal Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Beni Mellal Airport (BEM) follows a heading of 59° (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 Beni Mellal Airport (BEM) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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