BYQ
Bunju Island
Indonesia
17,149 km
10,656 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
17,149 km
10,656 mi / 9,259 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Makassar
Heading
58°
east northeast

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BYQ SJO
Airport Name Bunyu Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code BYQ SJO
ICAO Code WALV MROC
City Bunju Island San Jose
Country Indonesia Costa Rica
Timezone Asia/Makassar America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 118 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 3.460000, 117.870000 9.990000, -84.210000

Bunju Island (BYQ) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bunyu Airport (BYQ) in Bunju Island, Indonesia to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 17,149 kilometers (10,656 miles / 9,259 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying east northeast at a heading of 58°.

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 05:48 in Bunju Island, it's 15:48 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 2,903 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Bunyu Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Bunju Island (BYQ) follows a heading of 300° (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 Bunyu Airport (BYQ) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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