SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
14,472 km
8,992 miles
TVA
Morafenobe
Madagascar
Distance
14,472 km
8,992 mi / 7,814 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
105°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

SJO TVA
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Morafenobe Airport
IATA Code SJO TVA
ICAO Code MROC FMMR
City San Jose Morafenobe
Country Costa Rica Madagascar
Timezone America/Costa_Rica Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 3,021 ft 748 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 -17.850000, 44.920000

San Jose (SJO) to Morafenobe (TVA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Morafenobe Airport (TVA) in Morafenobe, Madagascar is 14,472 kilometers (8,992 miles / 7,814 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east southeast at a heading of 105°.

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 Madagascar. 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 13:06 in San Jose, it's 22:06 in Morafenobe. 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 2,273 feet between the two airports. Morafenobe Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Morafenobe (TVA) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 268° (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 Morafenobe Airport (TVA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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