Beijing (PEK) to San Jose (SJO)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 8,730

miles

14,049

kilometers

7,586

nautical miles

🕐 17h 8m

Flight Time

🧭 NE (26°)

Direction

🌍 -14h

Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline	Base Miles	Elite Bonus	Elite Total
🇺🇸 American Airlines AAdvantage	8,730	+5,238	13,968 Platinum
🔺 Delta Air Lines SkyMiles	8,730	+5,238	13,968 Gold Medallion
⭐ United Airlines MileagePlus	8,730	+4,365	13,095 Premier Gold
❤️ Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards	8,730	+4,365	13,095 A-List Preferred
🏔️ Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan	8,730	+8,730	17,460 MVP Gold
🔵 JetBlue Airways TrueBlue	8,730	+4,365	13,095 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?

When you land in San Jose, your watch will be 14 hours behind. Don't forget to adjust for jet lag!

✈️ Flight Details

The PEK to SJO route connects Beijing, China with San Jose, Costa Rica. This long-haul flight covers 8,730 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from China to Costa Rica. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a NE bearing of 26° from Beijing. There is a 14 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About PEK

Beijing Capital International Airport

Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) serves Beijing, China.

🛬 About SJO

Juan Santamaria International Airport

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Beijing Capital International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport is 8,730 miles (14,049 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.

Direct flights from PEK to SJO typically take around 17h 8m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.

You'll earn approximately 8,730 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.