SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
15,900 km
9,880 miles
TXM
Atinjoe-Papua Island
Indonesia
Distance
15,900 km
9,880 mi / 8,585 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
281°
west

Airport Comparison

SJO TXM
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Teminabuan Airport
IATA Code SJO TXM
ICAO Code MROC WAST
City San Jose Atinjoe-Papua Island
Country Costa Rica Indonesia
Timezone America/Costa_Rica Asia/Jayapura
Elevation 3,021 ft 141 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 -1.440000, 132.020000

San Jose (SJO) to Atinjoe-Papua Island (TXM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Teminabuan Airport (TXM) in Atinjoe-Papua Island, Indonesia is 15,900 kilometers (9,880 miles / 8,585 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west at a heading of 281°.

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 16:12 in San Jose, it's 07:12 in Atinjoe-Papua 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 2,880 feet between the two airports. Teminabuan Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Atinjoe-Papua Island (TXM) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 75° (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 Teminabuan Airport (TXM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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