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Flight Distance from San José (Alajuela) (SJO) to Seattle (SEA)
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
5,483 km3,407 miles • 2,961 NM
Destination Airport
KSEASEA
Seattle, United States
Seattle–Tacoma International Airport
Direct Distance
5,483 km
3,407 Statute Miles
2,961 Nautical Miles
Commercial Flight
6h 57m
Est. non-stop flight duration (~850 km/h cruising speed + buffer)
CO₂ Footprint
493 kg
Estimated carbon footprint per economy passenger (~90g CO₂/km)
Initial Heading
327° True
Initial compass bearing towards destination
Estimated Travel Duration by Aircraft Class
Commercial Jet (Boeing 787 / A350)
6h 57m
Speed: ~850 km/h (459 knots)
Business Jet (Gulfstream G650)
6h 28m
Speed: ~920 km/h (496 knots)
Turboprop Aircraft (ATR-72 / Q400)
11h 3m
Speed: ~520 km/h (280 knots)
Passport & Visa Entry Requirements
🌐 CR→🇺🇸 United States
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
Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
- City / Country: Seattle, United States
- ICAO Code: KSEA
- Coordinates: 47.4479°, -122.3103°
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Elevation: 433 ft
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