BZV
Brazzaville
Congo
11,124 km
6,912 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
11,124 km
6,912 mi / 6,006 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Brazzaville
Heading
279°
west

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BZV SJO
Airport Name Maya-Maya Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code BZV SJO
ICAO Code FCBB MROC
City Brazzaville San Jose
Country Congo Costa Rica
Timezone Africa/Brazzaville America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 1,048 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates -4.250000, 15.250000 9.990000, -84.210000

Brazzaville (BZV) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maya-Maya Airport (BZV) in Brazzaville, Congo to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 11,124 kilometers (6,912 miles / 6,006 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west at a heading of 279°.

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 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 13:03 in Brazzaville, it's 06:03 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 1,973 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Maya-Maya Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Brazzaville (BZV) follows a heading of 93° (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 Maya-Maya Airport (BZV) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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