The flight distance from Kepi Airport (KEI) in Kepi-Papua Island, Indonesia to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 15,209 kilometers (9,451 miles / 8,212 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, 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 09:58 in Kepi-Papua Island, it's 18:58 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 2,954 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Kepi Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Kepi-Papua Island (KEI) follows a heading of 271° (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 Kepi Airport (KEI) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.