BXT
Bontang-Borneo Island
Indonesia
17,366 km
10,791 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
17,366 km
10,791 mi / 9,377 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Makassar
Heading
64°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

BXT SJO
Airport Name Bontang Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code BXT SJO
ICAO Code WRLC MROC
City Bontang-Borneo Island San Jose
Country Indonesia Costa Rica
Timezone Asia/Makassar America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 49 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 0.120000, 117.470000 9.990000, -84.210000

Bontang-Borneo Island (BXT) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bontang Airport (BXT) in Bontang-Borneo Island, Indonesia to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 17,366 kilometers (10,791 miles / 9,377 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying east northeast at a heading of 64°.

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 21:31 in Bontang-Borneo Island, it's 07:31 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 2,972 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Bontang Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Bontang-Borneo Island (BXT) follows a heading of 294° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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