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Flight Distance from Charlotte (CLT) to San José (Alajuela) (SJO)
Comprehensive aviation route data, direct distance, flight duration, CO₂ footprint, passport visa rules and interactive map.
Origin Airport
CLTKCLT
Charlotte, United States
Charlotte Douglas International Airport
Great Circle Path
2,824 km1,755 miles • 1,525 NM
Destination Airport
MROCSJO
San José (Alajuela), Costa Rica
Juan Santamaría International Airport
Direct Distance
2,824 km
1,755 Statute Miles
1,525 Nautical Miles
Commercial Flight
3h 49m
Est. non-stop flight duration (~850 km/h cruising speed + buffer)
CO₂ Footprint
254 kg
Estimated carbon footprint per economy passenger (~90g CO₂/km)
Initial Heading
188° True
Initial compass bearing towards destination
Estimated Travel Duration by Aircraft Class
Commercial Jet (Boeing 787 / A350)
3h 49m
Speed: ~850 km/h (459 knots)
Business Jet (Gulfstream G650)
3h 34m
Speed: ~920 km/h (496 knots)
Turboprop Aircraft (ATR-72 / Q400)
5h 56m
Speed: ~520 km/h (280 knots)
Passport & Visa Entry Requirements
🇺🇸 United States→🌐 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
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
- City / Country: Charlotte, United States
- ICAO Code: KCLT
- Coordinates: 35.2140°, -80.9431°
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Elevation: 748 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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