Airport Comparison
| PSJ | SJO | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Kasiguncu Airport | Juan Santamaria International Airport |
| IATA Code | PSJ | SJO |
| ICAO Code | WAMP | MROC |
| City | Poso-Celebes Island | San Jose |
| Country | Indonesia | Costa Rica |
| Timezone | Asia/Makassar | America/Costa_Rica |
| Elevation | 174 ft | 3,021 ft |
| Coordinates | -1.420000, 120.660000 | 9.990000, -84.210000 |
Poso-Celebes Island (PSJ) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Kasiguncu Airport (PSJ) in Poso-Celebes Island, Indonesia to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 17,106 kilometers (10,629 miles / 9,236 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying east northeast at a heading of 70°.
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 05:31 in Poso-Celebes Island, it's 15:31 in San Jose. With a 14-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 2,847 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Kasiguncu Airport.
The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Poso-Celebes Island (PSJ) follows a heading of 288° (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 Kasiguncu Airport (PSJ) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.