SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
11,338 km
7,045 miles
WVB
Walvis Bay
Namibia
Distance
11,338 km
7,045 mi / 6,122 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
112°
east southeast

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Airport Comparison

SJO WVB
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Walvis Bay Airport
IATA Code SJO WVB
ICAO Code MROC FYWB
City San Jose Walvis Bay
Country Costa Rica Namibia
Timezone America/Costa_Rica Africa/Windhoek
Elevation 3,021 ft 299 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 -22.980000, 14.650000

San Jose (SJO) to Walvis Bay (WVB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Walvis Bay Airport (WVB) in Walvis Bay, Namibia is 11,338 kilometers (7,045 miles / 6,122 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east southeast at a heading of 112°.

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 Namibia. 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 13:54 in San Jose, it's 21:54 in Walvis Bay. With a 8-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 2,722 feet between the two airports. Walvis Bay Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Walvis Bay (WVB) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 276° (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 Walvis Bay Airport (WVB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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