BJW
Bajawa
Indonesia
17,240 km
10,712 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
17,240 km
10,712 mi / 9,309 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Makassar
Heading
85°
east

Airport Comparison

BJW SJO
Airport Name Soa Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code BJW SJO
ICAO Code WATB MROC
City Bajawa San Jose
Country Indonesia Costa Rica
Timezone Asia/Makassar America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 1,454 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates -8.710000, 121.060000 9.990000, -84.210000

Bajawa (BJW) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Soa Airport (BJW) in Bajawa, Indonesia to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 17,240 kilometers (10,712 miles / 9,309 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying east at a heading of 85°.

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 Indonesia with Costa Rica. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:55 in Bajawa, it's 04:55 in San Jose. 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 1,567 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Soa Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Bajawa (BJW) follows a heading of 271° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Soa Airport (BJW) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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