FNE
Fane Mission
Papua New Guinea
14,388 km
8,941 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
14,388 km
8,941 mi / 7,769 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
84°
east

Airport Comparison

FNE SJO
Airport Name Fane Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code FNE SJO
ICAO Code AYFA MROC
City Fane Mission San Jose
Country Papua New Guinea Costa Rica
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 4,500 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates -8.550000, 147.090000 9.990000, -84.210000

Fane Mission (FNE) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fane Airport (FNE) in Fane Mission, Papua New Guinea to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 14,388 kilometers (8,941 miles / 7,769 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east at a heading of 84°.

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 Papua New Guinea with Costa Rica. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:14 in Fane Mission, it's 07:14 in San Jose. With a 16-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 1,479 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits lower than Fane Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Fane Mission (FNE) follows a heading of 267° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Fane Airport (FNE) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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