SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
17,340 km
10,775 miles
UPG
Ujung Pandang-Celebes Island
Indonesia
Distance
17,340 km
10,775 mi / 9,363 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
280°
west

Airport Comparison

SJO UPG
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Hasanuddin International Airport
IATA Code SJO UPG
ICAO Code MROC WAAA
City San Jose Ujung Pandang-Celebes Island
Country Costa Rica Indonesia
Timezone America/Costa_Rica Asia/Makassar
Elevation 3,021 ft 47 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 -5.060000, 119.550000

San Jose (SJO) to Ujung Pandang-Celebes Island (UPG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Hasanuddin International Airport (UPG) in Ujung Pandang-Celebes Island, Indonesia is 17,340 kilometers (10,775 miles / 9,363 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying west at a heading of 280°.

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 04:32 in San Jose, it's 18:32 in Ujung Pandang-Celebes 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 2,974 feet between the two airports. Hasanuddin International Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Ujung Pandang-Celebes Island (UPG) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 77° (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 Hasanuddin International Airport (UPG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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