GHT
Ghat
Libya
9,969 km
6,194 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
9,969 km
6,194 mi / 5,383 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Tripoli
Heading
281°
west

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GHT SJO
Airport Name Ghat Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code GHT SJO
ICAO Code HLGT MROC
City Ghat San Jose
Country Libya Costa Rica
Timezone Africa/Tripoli America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 2,296 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 25.150000, 10.140000 9.990000, -84.210000

Ghat (GHT) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ghat Airport (GHT) in Ghat, Libya to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 9,969 kilometers (6,194 miles / 5,383 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west at a heading of 281°.

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 Libya 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 20:11 in Ghat, it's 12:11 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.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Ghat (GHT) follows a heading of 65° (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 Ghat Airport (GHT) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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