Airport Comparison
| PPJ | SJO | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Pulau Panjang Airport | Juan Santamaria International Airport |
| IATA Code | PPJ | SJO |
| ICAO Code | WIIG | MROC |
| City | Tjipara-Java Island | San Jose |
| Country | Indonesia | Costa Rica |
| Timezone | Asia/Jakarta | America/Costa_Rica |
| Elevation | 155 ft | 3,021 ft |
| Coordinates | -5.640000, 106.560000 | 9.990000, -84.210000 |
Tjipara-Java Island (PPJ) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Pulau Panjang Airport (PPJ) in Tjipara-Java Island, Indonesia to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 18,734 kilometers (11,641 miles / 10,116 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying east northeast at a heading of 67°.
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 22:37 in Tjipara-Java Island, it's 09:37 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 2,866 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Pulau Panjang Airport.
The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Tjipara-Java Island (PPJ) follows a heading of 291° (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 Pulau Panjang Airport (PPJ) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.