EDB
El Debba
Sudan
12,249 km
7,611 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
12,249 km
7,611 mi / 6,614 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Khartoum
Heading
288°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

EDB SJO
Airport Name El Debba Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code EDB SJO
ICAO Code HSDB MROC
City El Debba San Jose
Country Sudan Costa Rica
Timezone Africa/Khartoum America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 843 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 18.020000, 30.960000 9.990000, -84.210000

El Debba (EDB) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Debba Airport (EDB) in El Debba, Sudan to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 12,249 kilometers (7,611 miles / 6,614 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 288°.

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 Sudan 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 14:56 in El Debba, it's 06:56 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,178 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than El Debba Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to El Debba (EDB) follows a heading of 66° (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 El Debba Airport (EDB) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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