The flight distance from Kabalega Falls Airport (KBG) in Kabalega Falls, Uganda to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 12,768 kilometers (7,934 miles / 6,894 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 282°.

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 Uganda 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 22:30 in Kabalega Falls, it's 13:30 in San Jose. With a 9-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 Kabalega Falls (KBG) follows a heading of 83° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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