MUD
Mueda
Mozambique
13,881 km
8,625 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
13,881 km
8,625 mi / 7,495 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
274°
west

Airport Comparison

MUD SJO
Airport Name Mueda Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code MUD SJO
ICAO Code FQMD MROC
City Mueda San Jose
Country Mozambique Costa Rica
Timezone Africa/Maputo America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 2,789 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates -11.670000, 39.560000 9.990000, -84.210000

Mueda (MUD) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mueda Airport (MUD) in Mueda, Mozambique to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 13,881 kilometers (8,625 miles / 7,495 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west at a heading of 274°.

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 Mozambique 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 11:59 in Mueda, it's 03:59 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.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Mueda (MUD) follows a heading of 97° (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 Mueda Airport (MUD) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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