Istanbul (IST) to San Jose (SJO)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 6,912

miles

11,123

kilometers

6,006

nautical miles

🕐 13h 40m

Flight Time

🧭 NW (293°)

Direction

🌍 -9h

Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline	Base Miles	Elite Bonus	Elite Total
🇺🇸 American Airlines AAdvantage	6,912	+4,147	11,059 Platinum
🔺 Delta Air Lines SkyMiles	6,912	+4,147	11,059 Gold Medallion
⭐ United Airlines MileagePlus	6,912	+3,456	10,368 Premier Gold
❤️ Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards	6,912	+3,456	10,368 A-List Preferred
🏔️ Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan	6,912	+6,912	13,824 MVP Gold
🔵 JetBlue Airways TrueBlue	6,912	+3,456	10,368 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 Istanbul 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 IST to SJO route connects Istanbul, Turkey with San Jose, Costa Rica. This long-haul flight covers 6,912 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from Turkey to Costa Rica. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a NW bearing of 293° from Istanbul. There is a 9 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About IST

Istanbul Airport

Istanbul Airport (IST) serves Istanbul, Turkey.

🛬 About SJO

Juan Santamaria International Airport

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport is 6,912 miles (11,123 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.

Direct flights from IST to SJO typically take around 13h 40m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.

You'll earn approximately 6,912 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.