LHI
Lereh-Papua Island
Indonesia
15,083 km
9,372 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
15,083 km
9,372 mi / 8,144 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Jayapura
Heading
79°
east

Airport Comparison

LHI SJO
Airport Name Lereh Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code LHI SJO
ICAO Code WAJL MROC
City Lereh-Papua Island San Jose
Country Indonesia Costa Rica
Timezone Asia/Jayapura America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 1,317 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates -3.130000, 139.940000 9.990000, -84.210000

Lereh-Papua Island (LHI) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lereh Airport (LHI) in Lereh-Papua Island, Indonesia to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 15,083 kilometers (9,372 miles / 8,144 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 19:41 in Lereh-Papua Island, it's 04:41 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 1,704 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Lereh Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Lereh-Papua Island (LHI) 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 Lereh Airport (LHI) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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