ELT
El Tor Airport
Egypt
12,107 km
7,523 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
12,107 km
7,523 mi / 6,537 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
293°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

ELT SJO
Airport Name El Tor Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code ELT SJO
ICAO Code HETR MROC
City N/A San Jose
Country Egypt Costa Rica
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 115 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 28.210000, 33.650000 9.990000, -84.210000

El Tor Airport (ELT) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Tor Airport (ELT) in El Tor Airport, Egypt to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 12,107 kilometers (7,523 miles / 6,537 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, 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 Egypt 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 22:41 in El Tor Airport, it's 14:41 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 2,906 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than El Tor Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to El Tor Airport (ELT) follows a heading of 55° (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 Tor Airport (ELT) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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