The flight distance from Ranai Airport (NTX) in Ranai-Natuna Besar Island, Indonesia to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 17,933 kilometers (11,143 miles / 9,683 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying northeast at a heading of 42°.

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 00:25 in Ranai-Natuna Besar Island, it's 11:25 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 3,014 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Ranai Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Ranai-Natuna Besar Island (NTX) follows a heading of 317° (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 Ranai Airport (NTX) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.