SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
14,469 km
8,991 miles
WBO
Beroroha
Madagascar
Distance
14,469 km
8,991 mi / 7,813 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
110°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

SJO WBO
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Antsoa Airport
IATA Code SJO WBO
ICAO Code MROC FMSB
City San Jose Beroroha
Country Costa Rica Madagascar
Timezone America/Costa_Rica Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 3,021 ft 820 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 -21.610000, 45.140000

San Jose (SJO) to Beroroha (WBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Antsoa Airport (WBO) in Beroroha, Madagascar is 14,469 kilometers (8,991 miles / 7,813 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east southeast at a heading of 110°.

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 10:25 in San Jose, it's 19:25 in Beroroha. 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 2,201 feet between the two airports. Antsoa Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Beroroha (WBO) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 265° (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 Antsoa Airport (WBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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