The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Sumbawa Besar Airport (SWQ) in Sumbawa Island, Indonesia is 17,637 kilometers (10,959 miles / 9,523 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying west at a heading of 272°.

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 20:52 in San Jose, it's 10:52 in Sumbawa Island. 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 3,005 feet between the two airports. Sumbawa Besar Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Sumbawa Island (SWQ) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 84° (east). 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 Sumbawa Besar Airport (SWQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.