The flight distance from Dr Ferdinand Lumban Tobing Airport (FLZ) in Sibolga-Sumatra Island, Indonesia to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 18,686 kilometers (11,611 miles / 10,089 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying north northeast at a heading of 15°.

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 06:48 in Sibolga-Sumatra Island, it's 17:48 in San Jose. With a 13-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 2,978 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Dr Ferdinand Lumban Tobing Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Sibolga-Sumatra Island (FLZ) follows a heading of 345° (north 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 Dr Ferdinand Lumban Tobing Airport (FLZ) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.