Manila (MNL) to San Jose (SJO)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 10,017
miles
16,122
kilometers
8,705
nautical miles

🕐 19h 35m
Flight Time
🧭 NE (47°)
Direction
🌍 -14h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
10,017 16,027
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
10,017 16,027
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
10,017 15,026
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
10,017 15,026
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
10,017 20,034
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
10,017 15,026
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 10,017 miles across 21 time zones. Most airlines offer meal service and in-flight entertainment on this route.

✈️ Flight Details

The MNL to SJO route connects Manila, Philippines with San Jose, Costa Rica. This long-haul flight covers 10,017 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from Philippines to Costa Rica. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a NE bearing of 47° from Manila. There is a 14 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About MNL

Ninoy Aquino International Airport

Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) serves Manila, Philippines.

🛬 About SJO

Juan Santamaria International Airport

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport is 10,017 miles (16,122 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from MNL to SJO typically take around 19h 35m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 10,017 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.