Distance From Juan Santamaría International Airport to Esenboğa International Airport, SJO - ESB Distance

The distance from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) is 7147 miles or 11502 kilometers or 6207 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 Ankara ( Turkey )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between San José (Alajuela) and Ankara takes around 16 hours 25 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Juan Santamaría International Airport, San José (Alajuela), Costa Rica to Esenboğa International Airport, Ankara, Turkey is 16 hours 25 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 - ESB

Kilometers		11502 km
Statute Miles		7147 miles
Nautical Miles		6207 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		16 hours 25 minutes

Juan Santamaría International Airport to Esenboğa International Airport Flight Route Map - SJO to ESB Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between San José (Alajuela), Costa Rica and Ankara, Turkey.

Time Difference Between the Airports • SJO - ESB

Time difference between San José (Alajuela) (Costa Rica) and Ankara (Turkey) is 9 Hours.
Ankara time is 9 Hours ahead of San José (Alajuela).

Location	Local Time
San José (Alajuela) (Costa Rica)	2026-10-27, 06:48:19 CST
Ankara (Turkey)	2026-10-27, 15:48:19 +03

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

Esenboğa International Airport (ESB / LTAC) Ankara, Turkey