MNF
Mana Island
Fiji
11,254 km
6,993 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
11,254 km
6,993 mi / 6,077 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Fiji
Heading
83°
east

Airport Comparison

MNF SJO
Airport Name Mana Island Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code MNF SJO
ICAO Code NFMA MROC
City Mana Island San Jose
Country Fiji Costa Rica
Timezone Pacific/Fiji America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 0 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates -17.670000, 177.100000 9.990000, -84.210000

Mana Island (MNF) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mana Island Airport (MNF) in Mana Island, Fiji to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 11,254 kilometers (6,993 miles / 6,077 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, 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 Fiji 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 06:19 in Mana Island, it's 12:19 in San Jose. With a 18-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 Mana Island Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Mana Island (MNF) follows a heading of 254° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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