The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Teuku Cut Ali Airport (TPK) in Tapak Tuan-Sumatra Island, Indonesia is 18,534 kilometers (11,516 miles / 10,007 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying north at a heading of 354°.

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 17:13 in San Jose, it's 06:13 in Tapak Tuan-Sumatra Island. 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 2,918 feet between the two airports. Teuku Cut Ali Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Tapak Tuan-Sumatra Island (TPK) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 6° (north). 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 Teuku Cut Ali Airport (TPK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.