Paris (CDG) to San Jose (SJO)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 5,552
miles
8,935
kilometers
4,825
nautical miles

🕐 11h 5m
Flight Time
🧭 W (274°)
Direction
🌍 -7h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
5,552 8,883
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
5,552 8,883
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
5,552 8,328
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
5,552 8,328
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
5,552 11,104
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
5,552 8,328
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?

Flights between Paris and San Jose follow a "great circle" route that curves over the Earth's surface - this is actually shorter than flying in a straight line on a flat map!

✈️ Flight Details

The CDG to SJO route connects Paris, France with San Jose, Costa Rica. This long-haul flight covers 5,552 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from France to Costa Rica. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a W bearing of 274° from Paris. There is a 7 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About CDG

Charles de Gaulle International Airport

Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) serves Paris, France.

🛬 About SJO

Juan Santamaria International Airport

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Charles de Gaulle International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport is 5,552 miles (8,935 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from CDG to SJO typically take around 11h 5m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 5,552 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.