SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
11,372 km
7,066 miles
VPE
Ngiva
Angola
Distance
11,372 km
7,066 mi / 6,140 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
105°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

SJO VPE
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Ngjiva Pereira Airport
IATA Code SJO VPE
ICAO Code MROC FNGI
City San Jose Ngiva
Country Costa Rica Angola
Timezone America/Costa_Rica Africa/Luanda
Elevation 3,021 ft 3,566 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 -17.040000, 15.680000

San Jose (SJO) to Ngiva (VPE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Ngjiva Pereira Airport (VPE) in Ngiva, Angola is 11,372 kilometers (7,066 miles / 6,140 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, 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 Angola. 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 17:55 in San Jose, it's 00:55 in Ngiva. 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 Ngiva (VPE) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 277° (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 Ngjiva Pereira Airport (VPE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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