The flight distance from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 15,776 kilometers (9,803 miles / 8,518 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west at a heading of 260°.

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 Mauritius 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 03:38 in Port Louis, it's 17:38 in San Jose. With a 10-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 2,835 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Port Louis (MRU) follows a heading of 110° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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