CAV
Cazombo
Angola
12,080 km
7,506 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
12,080 km
7,506 mi / 6,523 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
277°
west

Airport Comparison

CAV SJO
Airport Name Cazombo Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code CAV SJO
ICAO Code FNCZ MROC
City Cazombo San Jose
Country Angola Costa Rica
Timezone Africa/Luanda America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 3,700 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates -11.890000, 22.920000 9.990000, -84.210000

Cazombo (CAV) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cazombo Airport (CAV) in Cazombo, Angola to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 12,080 kilometers (7,506 miles / 6,523 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west at a heading of 277°.

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 Angola 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 11:51 in Cazombo, it's 04:51 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 Cazombo (CAV) follows a heading of 99° (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 Cazombo Airport (CAV) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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