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Flight Distance from Oakland (OAK) to San José (Alajuela) (SJO)
Comprehensive aviation route data, direct distance, flight duration, CO₂ footprint, passport visa rules and interactive map.
Origin Airport
OAKKOAK
Oakland, United States
Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport
Great Circle Path
4,887 km3,037 miles • 2,639 NM
Destination Airport
MROCSJO
San José (Alajuela), Costa Rica
Juan Santamaría International Airport
Direct Distance
4,887 km
3,037 Statute Miles
2,639 Nautical Miles
Commercial Flight
6h 15m
Est. non-stop flight duration (~850 km/h cruising speed + buffer)
CO₂ Footprint
440 kg
Estimated carbon footprint per economy passenger (~90g CO₂/km)
Initial Heading
119° True
Initial compass bearing towards destination
Estimated Travel Duration by Aircraft Class
Commercial Jet (Boeing 787 / A350)
6h 15m
Speed: ~850 km/h (459 knots)
Business Jet (Gulfstream G650)
5h 49m
Speed: ~920 km/h (496 knots)
Turboprop Aircraft (ATR-72 / Q400)
9h 54m
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
Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK)
- City / Country: Oakland, United States
- ICAO Code: KOAK
- Coordinates: 37.7201°, -122.2212°
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Elevation: 9 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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