RHN
Rosh Pinah
Namibia
11,585 km
7,199 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
11,585 km
7,199 mi / 6,256 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Windhoek
Heading
274°
west

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RHN SJO
Airport Name Skorpion Mine Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code RHN SJO
ICAO Code FYSA MROC
City Rosh Pinah San Jose
Country Namibia Costa Rica
Timezone Africa/Windhoek America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 1,870 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates -27.880000, 16.650000 9.990000, -84.210000

Rosh Pinah (RHN) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Skorpion Mine Airport (RHN) in Rosh Pinah, Namibia to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 11,585 kilometers (7,199 miles / 6,256 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west at a heading of 274°.

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 16:52 in Rosh Pinah, it's 08:52 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 1,151 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Skorpion Mine Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Rosh Pinah (RHN) follows a heading of 116° (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 Skorpion Mine Airport (RHN) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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