The flight distance from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) in Jakarta, Indonesia to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 18,744 kilometers (11,647 miles / 10,121 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying east northeast at a heading of 70°.

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 09:44 in Jakarta, it's 20:44 in San Jose. With a 13-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 2,987 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Soekarno-Hatta International Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Jakarta (CGK) follows a heading of 289° (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 Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.