The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Tanjung Harapan Airport (TJS) in Tanjung Selor-Borneo Island, Indonesia is 17,232 kilometers (10,707 miles / 9,304 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying west northwest at a heading of 300°.

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 21:26 in San Jose, it's 11:26 in Tanjung Selor-Borneo 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 3,011 feet between the two airports. Tanjung Harapan Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Tanjung Selor-Borneo Island (TJS) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 59° (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 Tanjung Harapan Airport (TJS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.