Route Guide
SJO→MADultra long-haul
Juan Santamaría International Airport (San José (Alajuela)) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (Madrid) — 8,499 km, ~9h 57m estimated flight time.
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Route Overview
SJO to MAD covers a great-circle distance of 8,499 km (5,281 miles), classified as a ultra long-haul route. At typical cruise speed, the estimated flight time is around 9h 57m — actual block time varies by aircraft type, winds and routing. Madrid is 7 hours ahead of San José (Alajuela) (standard offset, not accounting for daylight saving time). This is an international route between Costa Rica and Spain. Route data indicates this city pair has historically been served nonstop.
Airlines on This Route
IB
Iberia Airlines
Spain
Aircraft types on record: 345, 346
Airline and schedule data comes from historical route records and may not reflect current, seasonal or codeshare-only service. Always confirm live schedules with the airline before booking.