SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
7,362 km
4,574 miles
VIL
Dakhla
EH
Distance
7,362 km
4,574 mi / 3,975 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
68°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

SJO VIL
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Dakhla Airport
IATA Code SJO VIL
ICAO Code MROC GMMH
City San Jose Dakhla
Country Costa Rica EH
Timezone America/Costa_Rica Africa/Casablanca
Elevation 3,021 ft 36 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 23.720000, -15.930000

San Jose (SJO) to Dakhla (VIL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Dakhla Airport (VIL) in Dakhla, EH is 7,362 kilometers (4,574 miles / 3,975 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east northeast at a heading of 68°.

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 EH. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:56 in San Jose, it's 16:56 in Dakhla. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,985 feet between the two airports. Dakhla Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Dakhla (VIL) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 271° (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 Dakhla Airport (VIL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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