SEU
Seronera
Tanzania
13,233 km
8,223 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
13,233 km
8,223 mi / 7,145 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
280°
west

Airport Comparison

SEU SJO
Airport Name Seronera Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code SEU SJO
ICAO Code HTSN MROC
City Seronera San Jose
Country Tanzania Costa Rica
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 5,080 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates -2.460000, 34.820000 9.990000, -84.210000

Seronera (SEU) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Seronera Airport (SEU) in Seronera, Tanzania to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 13,233 kilometers (8,223 miles / 7,145 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, 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 Tanzania 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 19:23 in Seronera, it's 10:23 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 2,059 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits lower than Seronera Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Seronera (SEU) follows a heading of 87° (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 Seronera Airport (SEU) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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