GSQ
Shark El Oweinat International Airport
Egypt
11,866 km
7,373 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
11,866 km
7,373 mi / 6,407 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
289°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

GSQ SJO
Airport Name Shark El Oweinat International Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code GSQ SJO
ICAO Code HEOW MROC
City N/A San Jose
Country Egypt Costa Rica
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 859 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 22.590000, 28.720000 9.990000, -84.210000

Shark El Oweinat International Airport (GSQ) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shark El Oweinat International Airport (GSQ) in Shark El Oweinat International Airport, Egypt to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 11,866 kilometers (7,373 miles / 6,407 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 289°.

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 14:19 in Shark El Oweinat International Airport, it's 06:19 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 2,162 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Shark El Oweinat International Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Shark El Oweinat International Airport (GSQ) follows a heading of 63° (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 Shark El Oweinat International Airport (GSQ) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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