Distance From Juan Santamaría International Airport to Nairobi Wilson Airport, SJO - WIL Distance

The distance from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) is 8344 miles or 13428 kilometers or 7246 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 Nairobi ( Kenya )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between San José (Alajuela) and Nairobi takes around 19 hours 10 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Juan Santamaría International Airport, San José (Alajuela), Costa Rica to Nairobi Wilson Airport, Nairobi, Kenya is 19 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 - WIL

Kilometers		13428 km
Statute Miles		8344 miles
Nautical Miles		7246 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		19 hours 10 minutes

Juan Santamaría International Airport to Nairobi Wilson Airport Flight Route Map - SJO to WIL Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between San José (Alajuela), Costa Rica and Nairobi, Kenya.

Time Difference Between the Airports • SJO - WIL

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

Location	Local Time
San José (Alajuela) (Costa Rica)	2025-12-14, 00:40:58 CST
Nairobi (Kenya)	2025-12-14, 09:40:58 EAT

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

Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL / HKNW) Nairobi, Kenya