SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
11,188 km
6,952 miles
SRH
Sarh
Chad
Distance
11,188 km
6,952 mi / 6,041 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
79°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

SJO SRH
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Sarh Airport
IATA Code SJO SRH
ICAO Code MROC FTTA
City San Jose Sarh
Country Costa Rica Chad
Timezone America/Costa_Rica Africa/Ndjamena
Elevation 3,021 ft 1,198 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 9.140000, 18.370000

San Jose (SJO) to Sarh (SRH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Sarh Airport (SRH) in Sarh, Chad is 11,188 kilometers (6,952 miles / 6,041 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 79°.

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 Costa Rica with Chad. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:03 in San Jose, it's 13:03 in Sarh. With a 7-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 1,823 feet between the two airports. Sarh Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Sarh (SRH) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 282° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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