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Flight Distance from Malé (MLE) to San José (Alajuela) (SJO)
Comprehensive aviation route data, direct distance, flight duration, CO₂ footprint, passport visa rules and interactive map.
Origin Airport
MLEVRMM
Malé, Maldives
Velana International Airport
Great Circle Path
17,088 km10,618 miles • 9,227 NM
Destination Airport
MROCSJO
San José (Alajuela), Costa Rica
Juan Santamaría International Airport
Direct Distance
17,088 km
10,618 Statute Miles
9,227 Nautical Miles
Commercial Flight
20h 36m
Est. non-stop flight duration (~850 km/h cruising speed + buffer)
CO₂ Footprint
1,538 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)
20h 36m
Speed: ~850 km/h (459 knots)
Business Jet (Gulfstream G650)
19h 4m
Speed: ~920 km/h (496 knots)
Turboprop Aircraft (ATR-72 / Q400)
33h 22m
Speed: ~520 km/h (280 knots)
Passport & Visa Entry Requirements
🌐 MV→🌐 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
Velana International Airport (MLE)
- City / Country: Malé, Maldives
- ICAO Code: VRMM
- Coordinates: 4.1918°, 73.5291°
- Timezone: Indian/Maldives
- Elevation: 6 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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