The flight distance from Musoma Airport (MUZ) in Musoma, Tanzania to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 13,102 kilometers (8,141 miles / 7,075 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west at a heading of 281°.

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 Tanzania 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 21:04 in Musoma, it's 12:04 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 Musoma (MUZ) follows a heading of 86° (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 Musoma Airport (MUZ) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.