The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Samburu South Airport (UAS) in Samburu South, Kenya is 13,465 kilometers (8,367 miles / 7,271 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east at a heading of 83°.

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 Kenya. 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 06:48 in San Jose, it's 15:48 in Samburu South. 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.

The return flight from Samburu South (UAS) 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 Samburu South Airport (UAS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.