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Flight Distance from Kuwait City (KWI) to San José (Alajuela) (SJO)
Comprehensive aviation route data, direct distance, flight duration, CO₂ footprint, passport visa rules and interactive map.
Origin Airport
KWIOKKK
Kuwait City, Kuwait
Kuwait International Airport
Great Circle Path
13,287 km8,256 miles • 7,174 NM
Destination Airport
MROCSJO
San José (Alajuela), Costa Rica
Juan Santamaría International Airport
Direct Distance
13,287 km
8,256 Statute Miles
7,174 Nautical Miles
Commercial Flight
16h 8m
Est. non-stop flight duration (~850 km/h cruising speed + buffer)
CO₂ Footprint
1,196 kg
Estimated carbon footprint per economy passenger (~90g CO₂/km)
Initial Heading
303° True
Initial compass bearing towards destination
Estimated Travel Duration by Aircraft Class
Commercial Jet (Boeing 787 / A350)
16h 8m
Speed: ~850 km/h (459 knots)
Business Jet (Gulfstream G650)
14h 57m
Speed: ~920 km/h (496 knots)
Turboprop Aircraft (ATR-72 / Q400)
26h 3m
Speed: ~520 km/h (280 knots)
Passport & Visa Entry Requirements
🌐 KW→🌐 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
Kuwait International Airport (KWI)
- City / Country: Kuwait City, Kuwait
- ICAO Code: OKKK
- Coordinates: 29.2245°, 47.9698°
- Timezone: Asia/Kuwait
- Elevation: 206 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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