Amsterdam (AMS) to San Jose (SJO)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 5,630
miles
9,060
kilometers
4,892
nautical miles

🕐 11h 13m
Flight Time
🧭 W (275°)
Direction
🌍 -7h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
5,630 9,008
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
5,630 9,008
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
5,630 8,445
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
5,630 8,445
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
5,630 11,260
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
5,630 8,445
Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

This long-haul flight covers 5,630 miles across 12 time zones. Most airlines offer meal service and in-flight entertainment on this route.

✈️ Flight Details

The AMS to SJO route connects Amsterdam, Netherlands with San Jose, Costa Rica. This long-haul flight covers 5,630 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from Netherlands to Costa Rica. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a W bearing of 275° from Amsterdam. There is a 7 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About AMS

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) serves Amsterdam, Netherlands.

🛬 About SJO

Juan Santamaria International Airport

Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) serves San Jose, Costa Rica.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Juan Santamaria International Airport is 5,630 miles (9,060 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from AMS to SJO typically take around 11h 13m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 5,630 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.
Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.