Airport Comparison
| LBJ | SJO | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Komodo (Mutiara II) Airport | Juan Santamaria International Airport |
| IATA Code | LBJ | SJO |
| ICAO Code | WATO | MROC |
| City | Labuan Bajo-Flores Island | San Jose |
| Country | Indonesia | Costa Rica |
| Timezone | Asia/Makassar | America/Costa_Rica |
| Elevation | 66 ft | 3,021 ft |
| Coordinates | -8.490000, 119.890000 | 9.990000, -84.210000 |
Labuan Bajo-Flores Island (LBJ) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Komodo (Mutiara II) Airport (LBJ) in Labuan Bajo-Flores Island, Indonesia to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 17,365 kilometers (10,790 miles / 9,377 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying east at a heading of 84°.
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 22:42 in Labuan Bajo-Flores Island, it's 08:42 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 2,955 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Komodo (Mutiara II) Airport.
The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Labuan Bajo-Flores Island (LBJ) follows a heading of 272° (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 Komodo (Mutiara II) Airport (LBJ) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.