Distance From Juan Santamaría International Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport, SJO - MAD Distance

The distance from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) is 5282 miles or 8500 kilometers or 4587 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 Madrid ( Spain )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between San José (Alajuela) and Madrid takes around 12 hours 8 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Juan Santamaría International Airport, San José (Alajuela), Costa Rica to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport, Madrid, Spain is 12 hours 8 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 - MAD

Kilometers		8500 km
Statute Miles		5282 miles
Nautical Miles		4587 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 8 minutes

Juan Santamaría International Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport Flight Route Map - SJO to MAD Flight Path

Location of Juan Santamaría International Airport & Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport is given below.
Click the map to view San José (Alajuela) to Madrid nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between San José (Alajuela), Costa Rica and Madrid, Spain.

Time Difference Between the Airports • SJO - MAD

Time difference between San José (Alajuela) (Costa Rica) and Madrid (Spain) is 8 Hours.
Madrid time is 8 Hours ahead of San José (Alajuela).

Location	Local Time
San José (Alajuela) (Costa Rica)	2026-07-27, 09:59:18 CST
Madrid (Spain)	2026-07-27, 17:59:18 CEST

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

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD / LEMD) Madrid, Spain