The flight distance from Pemba Airport (POL) in Pemba / Porto Amelia, Mozambique to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 13,994 kilometers (8,696 miles / 7,556 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, 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 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 20:05 in Pemba / Porto Amelia, it's 12:05 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,690 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Pemba Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Pemba / Porto Amelia (POL) follows a heading of 99° (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 Pemba Airport (POL) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.