DSS
Diass
Senegal
7,288 km
4,528 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
7,288 km
4,528 mi / 3,935 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
274°
west

Airport Comparison

DSS SJO
Airport Name Blaise Diagne International Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code DSS SJO
ICAO Code GOBD MROC
City Diass San Jose
Country Senegal Costa Rica
Timezone Africa/Dakar America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 289 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 14.670000, -17.070000 9.990000, -84.210000

Diass (DSS) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) in Diass, Senegal to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 7,288 kilometers (4,528 miles / 3,935 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west at a heading of 274°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Senegal 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 13:37 in Diass, it's 07:37 in San Jose. With a 6-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 2,732 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Blaise Diagne International Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Diass (DSS) follows a heading of 78° (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 Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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