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Flight Distance from Amsterdam (AMS) to San José (Alajuela) (SJO)
Comprehensive aviation route data, direct distance, flight duration, CO₂ footprint, passport visa rules and interactive map.
Origin Airport
AMSEHAM
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Great Circle Path
9,060 km5,630 miles • 4,892 NM
Destination Airport
MROCSJO
San José (Alajuela), Costa Rica
Juan Santamaría International Airport
Direct Distance
9,060 km
5,630 Statute Miles
4,892 Nautical Miles
Commercial Flight
11h 10m
Est. non-stop flight duration (~850 km/h cruising speed + buffer)
CO₂ Footprint
815 kg
Estimated carbon footprint per economy passenger (~90g CO₂/km)
Initial Heading
275° True
Initial compass bearing towards destination
Estimated Travel Duration by Aircraft Class
Commercial Jet (Boeing 787 / A350)
11h 10m
Speed: ~850 km/h (459 knots)
Business Jet (Gulfstream G650)
10h 21m
Speed: ~920 km/h (496 knots)
Turboprop Aircraft (ATR-72 / Q400)
17h 55m
Speed: ~520 km/h (280 knots)
Passport & Visa Entry Requirements
🇳🇱 Netherlands→🌐 CR
This information is provided for general guidance only and does not replace official verification with an embassy, consulate, or the IATA Travel Centre before you travel.
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Departure Airport Specs
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
- City / Country: Amsterdam, Netherlands
- ICAO Code: EHAM
- Coordinates: 52.3086°, 4.7639°
- Timezone: Europe/Amsterdam
- Elevation: -11 ft
Arrival Airport Specs
Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)
- City / Country: San José (Alajuela), Costa Rica
- ICAO Code: MROC
- Coordinates: 9.9939°, -84.2088°
- Timezone: America/Costa_Rica
- Elevation: 3021 ft
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