SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
8,689 km
5,399 miles
UAR
Bouarfa
Morocco
Distance
8,689 km
5,399 mi / 4,692 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
59°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

SJO UAR
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Bouarfa Airport
IATA Code SJO UAR
ICAO Code MROC GMFB
City San Jose Bouarfa
Country Costa Rica Morocco
Timezone America/Costa_Rica Africa/Casablanca
Elevation 3,021 ft 3,630 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 32.510000, -1.980000

San Jose (SJO) to Bouarfa (UAR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Bouarfa Airport (UAR) in Bouarfa, Morocco is 8,689 kilometers (5,399 miles / 4,692 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east northeast at a heading of 59°.

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 Morocco. 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 14:47 in San Jose, it's 21:47 in Bouarfa. 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.

The return flight from Bouarfa (UAR) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 274° (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 Bouarfa Airport (UAR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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