BGF
Bangui
Central African Republic
11,310 km
7,028 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
11,310 km
7,028 mi / 6,107 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Bangui
Heading
281°
west

Airport Comparison

BGF SJO
Airport Name Bangui M'Poko International Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code BGF SJO
ICAO Code FEFF MROC
City Bangui San Jose
Country Central African Republic Costa Rica
Timezone Africa/Bangui America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 1,208 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 4.400000, 18.520000 9.990000, -84.210000

Bangui (BGF) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bangui M'Poko International Airport (BGF) in Bangui, Central African Republic to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 11,310 kilometers (7,028 miles / 6,107 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west at a heading of 281°.

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 Central African Republic 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 20:03 in Bangui, it's 13:03 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 1,813 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Bangui M'Poko International Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Bangui (BGF) follows a heading of 83° (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 Bangui M'Poko International Airport (BGF) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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