NDU
Rundu
Namibia
11,809 km
7,338 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
11,809 km
7,338 mi / 6,376 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Windhoek
Heading
275°
west

Airport Comparison

NDU SJO
Airport Name Rundu Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code NDU SJO
ICAO Code FYRU MROC
City Rundu San Jose
Country Namibia Costa Rica
Timezone Africa/Windhoek America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 3,627 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates -17.960000, 19.720000 9.990000, -84.210000

Rundu (NDU) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Rundu Airport (NDU) in Rundu, Namibia to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 11,809 kilometers (7,338 miles / 6,376 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west at a heading of 275°.

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 Namibia 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 15:28 in Rundu, it's 07:28 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 Rundu (NDU) follows a heading of 106° (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 Rundu Airport (NDU) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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