AHI
Amahai-Seram Island
Indonesia
16,284 km
10,118 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
16,284 km
10,118 mi / 8,793 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Jayapura
Heading
77°
east northeast

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AHI SJO
Airport Name Amahai Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code AHI SJO
ICAO Code WAPA MROC
City Amahai-Seram Island San Jose
Country Indonesia Costa Rica
Timezone Asia/Jayapura America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 29 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates -3.350000, 128.930000 9.990000, -84.210000

Amahai-Seram Island (AHI) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amahai Airport (AHI) in Amahai-Seram Island, Indonesia to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 16,284 kilometers (10,118 miles / 8,793 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east northeast at a heading of 77°.

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 Indonesia with Costa Rica. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:24 in Amahai-Seram Island, it's 15:24 in San Jose. With a 15-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 2,992 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Amahai Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Amahai-Seram Island (AHI) follows a heading of 279° (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 Amahai Airport (AHI) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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