Airport Comparison
| SJO | SQR | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Juan Santamaria International Airport | Soroako Airport |
| IATA Code | SJO | SQR |
| ICAO Code | MROC | WAWS |
| City | San Jose | Soroako-Celebes Island |
| Country | Costa Rica | Indonesia |
| Timezone | America/Costa_Rica | Asia/Makassar |
| Elevation | 3,021 ft | 1,388 ft |
| Coordinates | 9.990000, -84.210000 | -2.530000, 121.360000 |
San Jose (SJO) to Soroako-Celebes Island (SQR) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Soroako Airport (SQR) in Soroako-Celebes Island, Indonesia is 17,072 kilometers (10,608 miles / 9,218 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying west northwest at a heading of 285°.
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 07:57 in San Jose, it's 21:57 in Soroako-Celebes Island. 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 1,633 feet between the two airports. Soroako Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.
The return flight from Soroako-Celebes Island (SQR) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 72° (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 Soroako Airport (SQR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.