London (LGW) to San Jose (SJO)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 5,423

miles

8,728

kilometers

4,713

nautical miles

🕐 10h 50m

Flight Time

🧭 W (272°)

Direction

🌍 -6h

Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline	Base Miles	Elite Bonus	Elite Total
🇺🇸 American Airlines AAdvantage	5,423	+3,254	8,677 Platinum
🔺 Delta Air Lines SkyMiles	5,423	+3,254	8,677 Gold Medallion
⭐ United Airlines MileagePlus	5,423	+2,712	8,135 Premier Gold
❤️ Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards	5,423	+2,712	8,135 A-List Preferred
🏔️ Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan	5,423	+5,423	10,846 MVP Gold
🔵 JetBlue Airways TrueBlue	5,423	+2,712	8,135 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 London and San Jose earns you 10,846 base miles - that's 43% of the way to a typical domestic award ticket!

✈️ Flight Details

The LGW to SJO route connects London, United Kingdom with San Jose, Costa Rica. This long-haul flight covers 5,423 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from United Kingdom to Costa Rica. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a W bearing of 272° from London. There is a 6 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About LGW

London Gatwick Airport

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) serves London, United Kingdom.

🛬 About SJO

Juan Santamaria International Airport

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from London Gatwick Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport is 5,423 miles (8,728 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.

Direct flights from LGW to SJO typically take around 10h 50m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.

You'll earn approximately 5,423 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.