Rome (FCO) to San Jose (SJO)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 6,087
miles
9,796
kilometers
5,289
nautical miles

🕐 12h 6m
Flight Time
🧭 W (282°)
Direction
🌍 -7h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
6,087 9,739
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
6,087 9,739
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
6,087 9,131
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
6,087 9,131
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
6,087 12,174
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
6,087 9,131
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?

A round trip between Rome and San Jose earns you 12,174 base miles - that's 49% of the way to a typical domestic award ticket!

✈️ Flight Details

The FCO to SJO route connects Rome, Italy with San Jose, Costa Rica. This long-haul flight covers 6,087 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from Italy to Costa Rica. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a W bearing of 282° from Rome. There is a 7 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About FCO

Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport

Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO) serves Rome, Italy.

🛬 About SJO

Juan Santamaria International Airport

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport is 6,087 miles (9,796 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from FCO to SJO typically take around 12h 6m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 6,087 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.