Distance From Juan Santamaría International Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, SJO - SAW Distance

The distance from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) is 6949 miles or 11183 kilometers or 6034 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 Pendik, Istanbul ( Turkey )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between San José (Alajuela) and Pendik, Istanbul takes around 15 hours 58 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Juan Santamaría International Airport, San José (Alajuela), Costa Rica to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, Pendik, Istanbul, Turkey is 15 hours 58 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 - SAW

Kilometers		11183 km
Statute Miles		6949 miles
Nautical Miles		6034 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		15 hours 58 minutes

Juan Santamaría International Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport Flight Route Map - SJO to SAW Flight Path

Location of Juan Santamaría International Airport & Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view San José (Alajuela) to Pendik, Istanbul nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • SJO - SAW

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

Location	Local Time
San José (Alajuela) (Costa Rica)	2026-07-27, 10:03:17 CST
Pendik, Istanbul (Turkey)	2026-07-27, 19:03:17 +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

Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW / LTFJ) Pendik, Istanbul, Turkey