Seoul (ICN) to San Jose (SJO)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 8,604
miles
13,847
kilometers
7,477
nautical miles

🕐 16h 53m
Flight Time
🧭 NE (38°)
Direction
🌍 -15h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
8,604 13,766
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
8,604 13,766
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
8,604 12,906
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
8,604 12,906
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
8,604 17,208
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
8,604 12,906
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 Seoul 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 ICN to SJO route connects Seoul, South Korea with San Jose, Costa Rica. This long-haul flight covers 8,604 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from South Korea to Costa Rica. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a NE bearing of 38° from Seoul. There is a 15 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About ICN

Incheon International Airport

Incheon International Airport (ICN) serves Seoul, South Korea.

🛬 About SJO

Juan Santamaria International Airport

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Incheon International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport is 8,604 miles (13,847 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from ICN to SJO typically take around 16h 53m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 8,604 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.