LSW
Lhok Seumawe-Sumatra Island
Indonesia
18,318 km
11,382 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
18,318 km
11,382 mi / 9,891 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Jakarta
Heading
north

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Airport Comparison

LSW SJO
Airport Name Malikus Saleh Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code LSW SJO
ICAO Code WITM MROC
City Lhok Seumawe-Sumatra Island San Jose
Country Indonesia Costa Rica
Timezone Asia/Jakarta America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 90 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 5.230000, 96.950000 9.990000, -84.210000

Lhok Seumawe-Sumatra Island (LSW) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Malikus Saleh Airport (LSW) in Lhok Seumawe-Sumatra Island, Indonesia to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 18,318 kilometers (11,382 miles / 9,891 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying north at a heading of 4°.

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 06:23 in Lhok Seumawe-Sumatra Island, it's 17:23 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 2,931 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Malikus Saleh Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Lhok Seumawe-Sumatra Island (LSW) follows a heading of 356° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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