BSA
Bosaso
Somalia
14,343 km
8,912 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
14,343 km
8,912 mi / 7,745 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Mogadishu
Heading
293°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

BSA SJO
Airport Name Bosaso Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code BSA SJO
ICAO Code HCMF MROC
City Bosaso San Jose
Country Somalia Costa Rica
Timezone Africa/Mogadishu America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 3 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 11.280000, 49.150000 9.990000, -84.210000

Bosaso (BSA) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bosaso Airport (BSA) in Bosaso, Somalia to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 14,343 kilometers (8,912 miles / 7,745 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west northwest at a heading of 293°.

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 Somalia 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 21:20 in Bosaso, it's 12:20 in San Jose. With a 9-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 3,018 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Bosaso Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Bosaso (BSA) follows a heading of 67° (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 Bosaso Airport (BSA) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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