BNC
Beni
DR Congo
12,586 km
7,821 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
12,586 km
7,821 mi / 6,796 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Lubumbashi
Heading
281°
west

Airport Comparison

BNC SJO
Airport Name Beni Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code BNC SJO
ICAO Code FZNP MROC
City Beni San Jose
Country DR Congo Costa Rica
Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 3,517 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 0.570000, 29.470000 9.990000, -84.210000

Beni (BNC) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Beni Airport (BNC) in Beni, DR Congo to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 12,586 kilometers (7,821 miles / 6,796 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, 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 DR Congo 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 18:21 in Beni, it's 10:21 in San Jose. With a 8-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 Beni (BNC) follows a heading of 85° (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 Beni Airport (BNC) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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