SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
14,972 km
9,303 miles
WAR
Waris-Papua Island
Indonesia
Distance
14,972 km
9,303 mi / 8,084 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
275°
west

Airport Comparison

SJO WAR
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Waris Airport
IATA Code SJO WAR
ICAO Code MROC WAJR
City San Jose Waris-Papua Island
Country Costa Rica Indonesia
Timezone America/Costa_Rica Asia/Jayapura
Elevation 3,021 ft 1 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 -3.220000, 140.980000

San Jose (SJO) to Waris-Papua Island (WAR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Waris Airport (WAR) in Waris-Papua Island, Indonesia is 14,972 kilometers (9,303 miles / 8,084 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west at a heading of 275°.

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 08:41 in San Jose, it's 23:41 in Waris-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 3,020 feet between the two airports. Waris Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Waris-Papua Island (WAR) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 79° (east). 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 Waris Airport (WAR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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