Distance From Juan Santamaría International Airport to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport, SJO - BPN Distance

The distance from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport (BPN) is 10867 miles or 17488 kilometers or 9437 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from San José (Alajuela) ( Costa Rica ) to Balikpapan ( Indonesia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between San José (Alajuela) and Balikpapan takes around 24 hours 58 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Juan Santamaría International Airport, San José (Alajuela), Costa Rica to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport, Balikpapan, Indonesia is 24 hours 58 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • SJO - BPN

Kilometers		17488 km
Statute Miles		10867 miles
Nautical Miles		9437 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		24 hours 58 minutes

Juan Santamaría International Airport to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport Flight Route Map - SJO to BPN Flight Path

Location of Juan Santamaría International Airport & Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view San José (Alajuela) to Balikpapan nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between San José (Alajuela), Costa Rica and Balikpapan, Indonesia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • SJO - BPN

Time difference between San José (Alajuela) (Costa Rica) and Balikpapan (Indonesia) is 14 Hours.
Balikpapan time is 14 Hours ahead of San José (Alajuela).

Location	Local Time
San José (Alajuela) (Costa Rica)	2025-12-15, 23:29:36 CST
Balikpapan (Indonesia)	2025-12-16, 13:29:36 WITA

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO / MROC) San José (Alajuela), Costa Rica

Destination

Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport (BPN / WALL) Balikpapan, Indonesia