The flight distance from Moheli Bandar Es Eslam Airport (NWA) in Moheli Bandar Es Eslam Airport, Comoros to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 14,342 kilometers (8,912 miles / 7,744 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west at a heading of 273°.

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 Comoros 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 03:56 in Moheli Bandar Es Eslam Airport, it's 18:56 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,975 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Moheli Bandar Es Eslam Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Moheli Bandar Es Eslam Airport (NWA) follows a heading of 98° (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 Moheli Bandar Es Eslam Airport (NWA) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.