PSD
Port Said
Egypt
11,848 km
7,362 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
11,848 km
7,362 mi / 6,397 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
293°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

PSD SJO
Airport Name Port Said Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code PSD SJO
ICAO Code HEPS MROC
City Port Said San Jose
Country Egypt Costa Rica
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 8 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 31.280000, 32.240000 9.990000, -84.210000

Port Said (PSD) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Said Airport (PSD) in Port Said, Egypt to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 11,848 kilometers (7,362 miles / 6,397 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 293°.

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 Egypt 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 15:00 in Port Said, it's 07:00 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 3,013 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Port Said Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Port Said (PSD) follows a heading of 53° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Port Said Airport (PSD) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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