The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Buluh Tumbang (H A S Hanandjoeddin) Airport (TJQ) in Tanjung Pandan-Belitung Island, Indonesia is 18,468 kilometers (11,476 miles / 9,972 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying west northwest at a heading of 301°.

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 21:45 in San Jose, it's 10:45 in Tanjung Pandan-Belitung Island. 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 2,857 feet between the two airports. Buluh Tumbang (H A S Hanandjoeddin) Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Tanjung Pandan-Belitung Island (TJQ) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 58° (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 Buluh Tumbang (H A S Hanandjoeddin) Airport (TJQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.