NKS
Nkongsamba
Cameroon
10,364 km
6,440 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
10,364 km
6,440 mi / 5,596 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Douala
Heading
280°
west

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NKS SJO
Airport Name Nkongsamba Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code NKS SJO
ICAO Code FKAN MROC
City Nkongsamba San Jose
Country Cameroon Costa Rica
Timezone Africa/Douala America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 2,641 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 4.950000, 9.930000 9.990000, -84.210000

Nkongsamba (NKS) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nkongsamba Airport (NKS) in Nkongsamba, Cameroon to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 10,364 kilometers (6,440 miles / 5,596 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west at a heading of 280°.

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 Cameroon 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 04:12 in Nkongsamba, it's 21:12 in San Jose. With a 7-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 Nkongsamba (NKS) follows a heading of 84° (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 Nkongsamba Airport (NKS) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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