The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Sorong (Jefman) Airport (SOQ) in Sorong-Papua Island, Indonesia is 15,981 kilometers (9,930 miles / 8,629 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west northwest at a heading of 282°.

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 Costa Rica with Indonesia. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:32 in San Jose, it's 04:32 in Sorong-Papua Island. 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 3,011 feet between the two airports. Sorong (Jefman) Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Sorong-Papua Island (SOQ) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 74° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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