The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Sultan Khairun Babullah Airport (TTE) in Sango-Ternate Island, Indonesia is 16,318 kilometers (10,140 miles / 8,811 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west northwest at a heading of 287°.

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 13:53 in San Jose, it's 04:53 in Sango-Ternate 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 2,972 feet between the two airports. Sultan Khairun Babullah Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Sango-Ternate Island (TTE) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 70° (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 Sultan Khairun Babullah Airport (TTE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.