MEQ
Peureumeue-Sumatra Island
Indonesia
18,431 km
11,452 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
18,431 km
11,452 mi / 9,952 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Jakarta
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

MEQ SJO
Airport Name Seunagan Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code MEQ SJO
ICAO Code WITC MROC
City Peureumeue-Sumatra Island San Jose
Country Indonesia Costa Rica
Timezone Asia/Jakarta America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 10 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 4.250000, 96.220000 9.990000, -84.210000

Peureumeue-Sumatra Island (MEQ) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Seunagan Airport (MEQ) in Peureumeue-Sumatra Island, Indonesia to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 18,431 kilometers (11,452 miles / 9,952 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying north at a heading of 2°.

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 13:24 in Peureumeue-Sumatra Island, it's 00:24 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 3,011 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Seunagan Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Peureumeue-Sumatra Island (MEQ) follows a heading of 358° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.