LSU
Long Sukang
Malaysia
17,299 km
10,749 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
17,299 km
10,749 mi / 9,341 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Kuching
Heading
53°
northeast

Airport Comparison

LSU SJO
Airport Name Long Sukang Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code LSU SJO
ICAO Code WBGU MROC
City Long Sukang San Jose
Country Malaysia Costa Rica
Timezone Asia/Kuching America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 1,200 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 4.550000, 115.490000 9.990000, -84.210000

Long Sukang (LSU) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Long Sukang Airport (LSU) in Long Sukang, Malaysia to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 17,299 kilometers (10,749 miles / 9,341 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying northeast at a heading of 53°.

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 Malaysia 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 00:58 in Long Sukang, it's 10:58 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 1,821 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Long Sukang Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Long Sukang (LSU) follows a heading of 306° (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 Long Sukang Airport (LSU) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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