Madrid (MAD) to San Jose (SJO)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 5,282
miles
8,500
kilometers
4,590
nautical miles

🕐 10h 34m
Flight Time
🧭 W (272°)
Direction
🌍 -7h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
5,282 8,451
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
5,282 8,451
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
5,282 7,923
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
5,282 7,923
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
5,282 10,564
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
5,282 7,923
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?

This long-haul flight covers 5,282 miles across 11 time zones. Most airlines offer meal service and in-flight entertainment on this route.

✈️ Flight Details

The MAD to SJO route connects Madrid, Spain with San Jose, Costa Rica. This long-haul flight covers 5,282 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from Spain to Costa Rica. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a W bearing of 272° from Madrid. There is a 7 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About MAD

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) serves Madrid, Spain.

🛬 About SJO

Juan Santamaria International Airport

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport is 5,282 miles (8,500 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from MAD to SJO typically take around 10h 34m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 5,282 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.