The flight distance from Sepinggan International Airport (BPN) in Balikpapan-Borneo Island, Indonesia to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 17,489 kilometers (10,867 miles / 9,443 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying east northeast at a heading of 67°.

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 17:00 in Balikpapan-Borneo Island, it's 03:00 in San Jose. With a 14-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 3,009 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Sepinggan International Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Balikpapan-Borneo Island (BPN) follows a heading of 291° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Sepinggan International Airport (BPN) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.