BUI
Bokondini-Papua Island
Indonesia
15,247 km
9,474 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
15,247 km
9,474 mi / 8,232 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Jayapura
Heading
79°
east

Airport Comparison

BUI SJO
Airport Name Bokondini Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code BUI SJO
ICAO Code WAJB MROC
City Bokondini-Papua Island San Jose
Country Indonesia Costa Rica
Timezone Asia/Jayapura America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 9,104 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates -3.580000, 138.530000 9.990000, -84.210000

Bokondini-Papua Island (BUI) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bokondini Airport (BUI) in Bokondini-Papua Island, Indonesia to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 15,247 kilometers (9,474 miles / 8,232 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east at a heading of 79°.

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 23:58 in Bokondini-Papua Island, it's 08:58 in San Jose. 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 6,083 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits lower than Bokondini Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Bokondini-Papua Island (BUI) follows a heading of 276° (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 Bokondini Airport (BUI) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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