The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Sao Tome International Airport (TMS) in Sao Tome, São Tomé and Príncipe is 10,101 kilometers (6,276 miles / 5,454 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east at a heading of 89°.

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 São Tomé and Príncipe. 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 05:54 in San Jose, it's 11:54 in Sao Tome. 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 2,988 feet between the two airports. Sao Tome International Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Sao Tome (TMS) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 280° (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 Sao Tome International Airport (TMS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.