KNZ
Kenieba
Mali
7,933 km
4,929 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
7,933 km
4,929 mi / 4,283 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Bamako
Heading
276°
west

Airport Comparison

KNZ SJO
Airport Name Kenieba Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code KNZ SJO
ICAO Code GAKA MROC
City Kenieba San Jose
Country Mali Costa Rica
Timezone Africa/Bamako America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 449 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 12.830000, -11.250000 9.990000, -84.210000

Kenieba (KNZ) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kenieba Airport (KNZ) in Kenieba, Mali to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 7,933 kilometers (4,929 miles / 4,283 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west at a heading of 276°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Mali 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 13:47 in Kenieba, it's 07:47 in San Jose. With a 6-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 2,572 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Kenieba Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Kenieba (KNZ) follows a heading of 80° (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 Kenieba Airport (KNZ) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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