Distance From Juan Santamaría International Airport to Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport, SJO - HGH Distance

The distance from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH) is 9211 miles or 14824 kilometers or 7999 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 Hangzhou ( China )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between San José (Alajuela) and Hangzhou takes around 21 hours 10 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Juan Santamaría International Airport, San José (Alajuela), Costa Rica to Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport, Hangzhou, China is 21 hours 10 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 - HGH

Kilometers		14824 km
Statute Miles		9211 miles
Nautical Miles		7999 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		21 hours 10 minutes

Juan Santamaría International Airport to Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport Flight Route Map - SJO to HGH Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between San José (Alajuela), Costa Rica and Hangzhou, China.

Time Difference Between the Airports • SJO - HGH

Time difference between San José (Alajuela) (Costa Rica) and Hangzhou (China) is 14 Hours.
Hangzhou time is 14 Hours ahead of San José (Alajuela).

Location	Local Time
San José (Alajuela) (Costa Rica)	2026-04-01, 17:03:30 CST
Hangzhou (China)	2026-04-02, 07:03:30 CST

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

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH / ZSHC) Hangzhou, China