The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Kijang Airport (TNJ) in Tanjung Pinang-Bintan Island, Indonesia is 18,464 kilometers (11,473 miles / 9,970 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying northwest at a heading of 321°.

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 14:59 in San Jose, it's 03:59 in Tanjung Pinang-Bintan 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 2,969 feet between the two airports. Kijang Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Tanjung Pinang-Bintan Island (TNJ) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 38° (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 Kijang Airport (TNJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.