Airport Comparison
| MAL | SJO | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Mangole Airport Falabisahaya | Juan Santamaria International Airport |
| IATA Code | MAL | SJO |
| ICAO Code | WAPE | MROC |
| City | Mangole Island | San Jose |
| Country | Indonesia | Costa Rica |
| Timezone | Asia/Jayapura | America/Costa_Rica |
| Elevation | 889 ft | 3,021 ft |
| Coordinates | -1.880000, 125.830000 | 9.990000, -84.210000 |
Mangole Island (MAL) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Mangole Airport Falabisahaya (MAL) in Mangole Island, Indonesia to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 16,576 kilometers (10,300 miles / 8,950 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying east northeast at a heading of 74°.
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 11:33 in Mangole Island, it's 20:33 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 2,132 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Mangole Airport Falabisahaya.
The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Mangole Island (MAL) follows a heading of 283° (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 Mangole Airport Falabisahaya (MAL) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.