The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Iconi Airport (YVA) in Moroni, Comoros is 14,281 kilometers (8,874 miles / 7,711 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east at a heading of 97°.

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 Comoros. 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 22:04 in San Jose, it's 07:04 in Moroni. 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 2,988 feet between the two airports. Iconi Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Moroni (YVA) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 274° (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 Iconi Airport (YVA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.