Barcelona (BCN) to San Jose (SJO)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 5,572
miles
8,968
kilometers
4,842
nautical miles

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

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
5,572 8,915
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
5,572 8,915
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
5,572 8,358
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
5,572 8,358
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
5,572 11,144
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
5,572 8,358
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 international flight from Spain to Costa Rica requires a valid passport. Remember to check visa requirements before traveling!

✈️ Flight Details

The BCN to SJO route connects Barcelona, Spain with San Jose, Costa Rica. This long-haul flight covers 5,572 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

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

🛫 About BCN

Barcelona International Airport

Barcelona International Airport (BCN) serves Barcelona, Spain.

🛬 About SJO

Juan Santamaria International Airport

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Barcelona International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport is 5,572 miles (8,968 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from BCN to SJO typically take around 11h 7m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 5,572 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.