BLJ
Batna
Algeria
9,407 km
5,845 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
9,407 km
5,845 mi / 5,079 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
278°
west

Airport Comparison

BLJ SJO
Airport Name Batna Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code BLJ SJO
ICAO Code DABT MROC
City Batna San Jose
Country Algeria Costa Rica
Timezone Africa/Algiers America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 2,697 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 35.750000, 6.310000 9.990000, -84.210000

Batna (BLJ) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Batna Airport (BLJ) in Batna, Algeria to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 9,407 kilometers (5,845 miles / 5,079 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 278°.

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 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 08:22 in Batna, it's 01:22 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.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Batna (BLJ) follows a heading of 55° (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 Batna Airport (BLJ) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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