London (LHR) to San Jose (SJO)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 5,411
miles
8,708
kilometers
4,702
nautical miles

🕐 10h 48m
Flight Time
🧭 W (271°)
Direction
🌍 -6h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
5,411 8,658
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
5,411 8,658
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
5,411 8,117
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
5,411 8,117
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
5,411 10,822
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
5,411 8,117
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 10,822 base miles - that's 43% of the way to a typical domestic award ticket!

✈️ Flight Details

The LHR to SJO route connects London, United Kingdom with San Jose, Costa Rica. This long-haul flight covers 5,411 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 271° from London. There is a 6 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About LHR

London Heathrow Airport

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is the busiest airport in Europe and the UK's main international gateway.

🛬 About SJO

Juan Santamaria International Airport

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from London Heathrow Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport is 5,411 miles (8,708 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from LHR to SJO typically take around 10h 48m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 5,411 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.