Distance From Juan Santamaría International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, SJO - ADD Distance

The distance from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) is 8304 miles or 13364 kilometers or 7212 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from San José (Alajuela) ( Costa Rica ) to Addis Ababa ( Ethiopia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between San José (Alajuela) and Addis Ababa takes around 19 hours 5 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Juan Santamaría International Airport, San José (Alajuela), Costa Rica to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia is 19 hours 5 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • SJO - ADD

Kilometers		13364 km
Statute Miles		8304 miles
Nautical Miles		7212 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		19 hours 5 minutes

Juan Santamaría International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport Flight Route Map - SJO to ADD Flight Path

Location of Juan Santamaría International Airport & Addis Ababa Bole International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view San José (Alajuela) to Addis Ababa nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between San José (Alajuela), Costa Rica and Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • SJO - ADD

Time difference between San José (Alajuela) (Costa Rica) and Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is 9 Hours.
Addis Ababa time is 9 Hours ahead of San José (Alajuela).

Location	Local Time
San José (Alajuela) (Costa Rica)	2025-01-15, 06:02:19 CST
Addis Ababa (Ethiopia)	2025-01-15, 15:02:19 EAT

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO / MROC) San José (Alajuela), Costa Rica

Destination

Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD / HAAB) Addis Ababa, Ethiopia