Doha (DOH) to San Jose (SJO)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 8,593

miles

13,829

kilometers

7,467

nautical miles

🕐 16h 52m

Flight Time

🧭 NW (304°)

Direction

🌍 -9h

Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline	Base Miles	Elite Bonus	Elite Total
🇺🇸 American Airlines AAdvantage	8,593	+5,156	13,749 Platinum
🔺 Delta Air Lines SkyMiles	8,593	+5,156	13,749 Gold Medallion
⭐ United Airlines MileagePlus	8,593	+4,297	12,890 Premier Gold
❤️ Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards	8,593	+4,297	12,890 A-List Preferred
🏔️ Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan	8,593	+8,593	17,186 MVP Gold
🔵 JetBlue Airways TrueBlue	8,593	+4,297	12,890 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?

When you land in San Jose, your watch will be 9 hours behind. Don't forget to adjust for jet lag!

✈️ Flight Details

The DOH to SJO route connects Doha, Qatar with San Jose, Costa Rica. This long-haul flight covers 8,593 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from Qatar to Costa Rica. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a NW bearing of 304° from Doha. There is a 9 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About DOH

Hamad International Airport

Hamad International Airport (DOH) serves Doha, Qatar.

🛬 About SJO

Juan Santamaria International Airport

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Hamad International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport is 8,593 miles (13,829 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.

Direct flights from DOH to SJO typically take around 16h 52m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.

You'll earn approximately 8,593 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.