Airport Comparison
| FRE | SJO | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Fera/Maringe Airport | Juan Santamaria International Airport |
| IATA Code | FRE | SJO |
| ICAO Code | AGGF | MROC |
| City | Fera Island | San Jose |
| Country | Solomon Islands | Costa Rica |
| Timezone | Pacific/Guadalcanal | America/Costa_Rica |
| Elevation | 0 ft | 3,021 ft |
| Coordinates | -8.110000, 159.580000 | 9.990000, -84.210000 |
Fera Island (FRE) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Fera/Maringe Airport (FRE) in Fera Island, Solomon Islands to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 13,018 kilometers (8,089 miles / 7,029 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 83°.
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 Solomon Islands 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 08:04 in Fera Island, it's 15:04 in San Jose. With a 17-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 3,021 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Fera/Maringe Airport.
The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Fera Island (FRE) follows a heading of 266° (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 Fera/Maringe Airport (FRE) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.