The flight distance from Pitu Airport (OTI) in Gotalalamo-Morotai Island, Indonesia to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 16,173 kilometers (10,049 miles / 8,733 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east northeast at a heading of 69°.

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 04:29 in Gotalalamo-Morotai Island, it's 13:29 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 2,972 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Pitu Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Gotalalamo-Morotai Island (OTI) 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 Pitu Airport (OTI) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.