Distance From Juan Santamaría International Airport to Charles de Gaulle International Airport, SJO - CDG Distance

The distance from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) is 5552 miles or 8935 kilometers or 4822 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 Paris ( France )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between San José (Alajuela) and Paris takes around 12 hours 45 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Juan Santamaría International Airport, San José (Alajuela), Costa Rica to Charles de Gaulle International Airport, Paris, France is 12 hours 45 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 - CDG

Kilometers		8935 km
Statute Miles		5552 miles
Nautical Miles		4822 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 45 minutes

Juan Santamaría International Airport to Charles de Gaulle International Airport Flight Route Map - SJO to CDG Flight Path

Location of Juan Santamaría International Airport & Charles de Gaulle International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view San José (Alajuela) to Paris nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between San José (Alajuela), Costa Rica and Paris, France.

Time Difference Between the Airports • SJO - CDG

Time difference between San José (Alajuela) (Costa Rica) and Paris (France) is 7 Hours.
Paris time is 7 Hours ahead of San José (Alajuela).

Location	Local Time
San José (Alajuela) (Costa Rica)	2025-01-15, 05:40:02 CST
Paris (France)	2025-01-15, 12:40:02 CET

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

Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG / LFPG) Paris, France