Tokyo (NRT) to San Jose (SJO)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 8,145

miles

13,108

kilometers

7,078

nautical miles

🕐 16h 1m

Flight Time

🧭 NE (51°)

Direction

🌍 -15h

Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline	Base Miles	Elite Bonus	Elite Total
🇺🇸 American Airlines AAdvantage	8,145	+4,887	13,032 Platinum
🔺 Delta Air Lines SkyMiles	8,145	+4,887	13,032 Gold Medallion
⭐ United Airlines MileagePlus	8,145	+4,073	12,218 Premier Gold
❤️ Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards	8,145	+4,073	12,218 A-List Preferred
🏔️ Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan	8,145	+8,145	16,290 MVP Gold
🔵 JetBlue Airways TrueBlue	8,145	+4,073	12,218 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 international flight from Japan to Costa Rica requires a valid passport. Remember to check visa requirements before traveling!

✈️ Flight Details

The NRT to SJO route connects Tokyo, Japan with San Jose, Costa Rica. This long-haul flight covers 8,145 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from Japan to Costa Rica. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a NE bearing of 51° from Tokyo. There is a 15 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About NRT

Narita International Airport

Narita International Airport (NRT) serves Tokyo, Japan.

🛬 About SJO

Juan Santamaria International Airport

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Narita International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport is 8,145 miles (13,108 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.

Direct flights from NRT to SJO typically take around 16h 1m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.

You'll earn approximately 8,145 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.