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Flight Distance from San José (Alajuela) (SJO) to Riyadh (RUH)
Comprehensive aviation route data, direct distance, flight duration, CO₂ footprint, passport visa rules and interactive map.
Origin Airport
SJOMROC
San José (Alajuela), Costa Rica
Juan Santamaría International Airport
Great Circle Path
13,428 km8,344 miles • 7,251 NM
Destination Airport
OERKRUH
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
King Khalid International Airport
Direct Distance
13,428 km
8,344 Statute Miles
7,251 Nautical Miles
Commercial Flight
16h 18m
Est. non-stop flight duration (~850 km/h cruising speed + buffer)
CO₂ Footprint
1,209 kg
Estimated carbon footprint per economy passenger (~90g CO₂/km)
Initial Heading
53° True
Initial compass bearing towards destination
Estimated Travel Duration by Aircraft Class
Commercial Jet (Boeing 787 / A350)
16h 18m
Speed: ~850 km/h (459 knots)
Business Jet (Gulfstream G650)
15h 6m
Speed: ~920 km/h (496 knots)
Turboprop Aircraft (ATR-72 / Q400)
26h 19m
Speed: ~520 km/h (280 knots)
Passport & Visa Entry Requirements
🌐 CR→🌐 SA
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
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
Arrival Airport Specs
King Khalid International Airport (RUH)
- City / Country: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- ICAO Code: OERK
- Coordinates: 24.9576°, 46.6988°
- Timezone: Asia/Riyadh
- Elevation: 2049 ft
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