SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
8,222 km
5,109 miles
TMD
Timbedra
Mauritania
Distance
8,222 km
5,109 mi / 4,440 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
76°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

SJO TMD
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Timbedra Airport
IATA Code SJO TMD
ICAO Code MROC GQNH
City San Jose Timbedra
Country Costa Rica Mauritania
Timezone America/Costa_Rica Africa/Nouakchott
Elevation 3,021 ft 692 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 16.230000, -8.170000

San Jose (SJO) to Timbedra (TMD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Timbedra Airport (TMD) in Timbedra, Mauritania is 8,222 kilometers (5,109 miles / 4,440 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east northeast at a heading of 76°.

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 Costa Rica with Mauritania. 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 07:18 in San Jose, it's 13:18 in Timbedra. 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 2,329 feet between the two airports. Timbedra Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Timbedra (TMD) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 276° (west). 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 Timbedra Airport (TMD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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