BJK
Maikoor Island
Indonesia
15,758 km
9,792 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
15,758 km
9,792 mi / 8,509 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Jayapura
Heading
82°
east

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BJK SJO
Airport Name Nangasuri Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code BJK SJO
ICAO Code WAPK MROC
City Maikoor Island San Jose
Country Indonesia Costa Rica
Timezone Asia/Jayapura America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 82 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates -6.070000, 134.270000 9.990000, -84.210000

Maikoor Island (BJK) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nangasuri Airport (BJK) in Maikoor Island, Indonesia to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 15,758 kilometers (9,792 miles / 8,509 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east at a heading of 82°.

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 17:53 in Maikoor Island, it's 02:53 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 2,939 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Nangasuri Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Maikoor Island (BJK) follows a heading of 273° (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 Nangasuri Airport (BJK) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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