SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
15,664 km
9,733 miles
WSR
Wasior-Papua Island
Indonesia
Distance
15,664 km
9,733 mi / 8,458 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
278°
west

Airport Comparison

SJO WSR
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Wasior Airport
IATA Code SJO WSR
ICAO Code MROC WASW
City San Jose Wasior-Papua Island
Country Costa Rica Indonesia
Timezone America/Costa_Rica Asia/Jayapura
Elevation 3,021 ft 565 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 -2.730000, 134.520000

San Jose (SJO) to Wasior-Papua Island (WSR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Wasior Airport (WSR) in Wasior-Papua Island, Indonesia is 15,664 kilometers (9,733 miles / 8,458 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west at a heading of 278°.

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 09:06 in San Jose, it's 00:06 in Wasior-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 2,456 feet between the two airports. Wasior Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Wasior-Papua Island (WSR) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 77° (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 Wasior Airport (WSR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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