Kuala Lumpur to San Jose - 11,467 Miles | Flight Distance Calculator

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline	Base Miles	Elite Bonus	Elite Total
🇺🇸 American Airlines AAdvantage	11,467	+6,880	18,347 Platinum
🔺 Delta Air Lines SkyMiles	11,467	+6,880	18,347 Gold Medallion
⭐ United Airlines MileagePlus	11,467	+5,734	17,201 Premier Gold
❤️ Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards	11,467	+5,734	17,201 A-List Preferred
🏔️ Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan	11,467	+11,467	22,934 MVP Gold
🔵 JetBlue Airways TrueBlue	11,467	+5,734	17,201 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?

Flying saves serious time on this route! Driving from Kuala Lumpur to San Jose would take approximately 24 days compared to just 22h 21m by air.

✈️ Flight Details

The KUL to SJO route connects Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia with San Jose, Costa Rica. This long-haul flight covers 11,467 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from Malaysia to Costa Rica. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a NE bearing of 25° from Kuala Lumpur. There is a 14 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About KUL

Kuala Lumpur International Airport

Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) serves Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

🛬 About SJO

Juan Santamaria International Airport

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport is 11,467 miles (18,454 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.

Direct flights from KUL to SJO typically take around 22h 21m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.

You'll earn approximately 11,467 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.

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to San Jose (SJO)