SEY
Selibaby
Mauritania
7,803 km
4,849 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
7,803 km
4,849 mi / 4,213 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Nouakchott
Heading
275°
west

Airport Comparison

SEY SJO
Airport Name Selibaby Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code SEY SJO
ICAO Code GQNS MROC
City Selibaby San Jose
Country Mauritania Costa Rica
Timezone Africa/Nouakchott America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 219 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 15.180000, -12.210000 9.990000, -84.210000

Selibaby (SEY) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Selibaby Airport (SEY) in Selibaby, Mauritania to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 7,803 kilometers (4,849 miles / 4,213 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west at a heading of 275°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Mauritania 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 00:02 in Selibaby, it's 18:02 in San Jose. With a 6-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 2,802 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Selibaby Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Selibaby (SEY) follows a heading of 77° (east 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 Selibaby Airport (SEY) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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