Dubai (DXB) to San Jose (SJO)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 8,786

miles

14,139

kilometers

7,635

nautical miles

🕐 17h 14m

Flight Time

🧭 NW (307°)

Direction

🌍 -10h

Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline	Base Miles	Elite Bonus	Elite Total
🇺🇸 American Airlines AAdvantage	8,786	+5,272	14,058 Platinum
🔺 Delta Air Lines SkyMiles	8,786	+5,272	14,058 Gold Medallion
⭐ United Airlines MileagePlus	8,786	+4,393	13,179 Premier Gold
❤️ Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards	8,786	+4,393	13,179 A-List Preferred
🏔️ Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan	8,786	+8,786	17,572 MVP Gold
🔵 JetBlue Airways TrueBlue	8,786	+4,393	13,179 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 10 hours behind. Don't forget to adjust for jet lag!

✈️ Flight Details

The DXB to SJO route connects Dubai, United Arab Emirates with San Jose, Costa Rica. This long-haul flight covers 8,786 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 307° from Dubai. There is a 10 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About DXB

Dubai International Airport

Dubai International Airport (DXB) is the world's busiest airport for international passengers.

🛬 About SJO

Juan Santamaria International Airport

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Dubai International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport is 8,786 miles (14,139 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.

Direct flights from DXB to SJO typically take around 17h 14m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.

You'll earn approximately 8,786 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.