SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
16,567 km
10,294 miles
SQN
Sanana-Seram Island
Indonesia
Distance
16,567 km
10,294 mi / 8,945 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
283°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

SJO SQN
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Emalamo Sanana Airport
IATA Code SJO SQN
ICAO Code MROC WAPN
City San Jose Sanana-Seram Island
Country Costa Rica Indonesia
Timezone America/Costa_Rica Asia/Jayapura
Elevation 3,021 ft 39 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 -2.080000, 125.970000

San Jose (SJO) to Sanana-Seram Island (SQN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Emalamo Sanana Airport (SQN) in Sanana-Seram Island, Indonesia is 16,567 kilometers (10,294 miles / 8,945 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west northwest at a heading of 283°.

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 Costa Rica with Indonesia. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:21 in San Jose, it's 20:21 in Sanana-Seram Island. 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 2,982 feet between the two airports. Emalamo Sanana Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Sanana-Seram Island (SQN) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 74° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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