Abu Dhabi (AUH) to San Jose (SJO)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 8,783
miles
14,135
kilometers
7,632
nautical miles

🕐 17h 14m
Flight Time
🧭 NW (306°)
Direction
🌍 -10h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
8,783 14,053
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
8,783 14,053
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
8,783 13,175
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
8,783 13,175
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
8,783 17,566
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
8,783 13,175
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 8,783 miles across 18 time zones. Most airlines offer meal service and in-flight entertainment on this route.

✈️ Flight Details

The AUH to SJO route connects Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates with San Jose, Costa Rica. This long-haul flight covers 8,783 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from United Arab Emirates to Costa Rica. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a NW bearing of 306° from Abu Dhabi. There is a 10 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About AUH

Abu Dhabi International Airport

Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) serves Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

🛬 About SJO

Juan Santamaria International Airport

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport is 8,783 miles (14,135 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from AUH to SJO typically take around 17h 14m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 8,783 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.