The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Tanjung Santan Airport (TSX) in Santan-Borneo Island, Indonesia is 17,378 kilometers (10,798 miles / 9,384 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying west northwest at a heading of 293°.

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 05:39 in San Jose, it's 19:39 in Santan-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 2,900 feet between the two airports. Tanjung Santan Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Santan-Borneo Island (TSX) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 65° (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 Santan Airport (TSX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.