Distance From Juan Santamaría International Airport to Noi Bai International Airport, SJO - HAN Distance

The distance from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) is 10175 miles or 16375 kilometers or 8836 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 Hanoi (Soc Son) ( Vietnam )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between San José (Alajuela) and Hanoi (Soc Son) takes around 23 hours 23 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Juan Santamaría International Airport, San José (Alajuela), Costa Rica to Noi Bai International Airport, Hanoi (Soc Son), Vietnam is 23 hours 23 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 - HAN

Kilometers		16375 km
Statute Miles		10175 miles
Nautical Miles		8836 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		23 hours 23 minutes

Juan Santamaría International Airport to Noi Bai International Airport Flight Route Map - SJO to HAN Flight Path

Location of Juan Santamaría International Airport & Noi Bai International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view San José (Alajuela) to Hanoi (Soc Son) nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between San José (Alajuela), Costa Rica and Hanoi (Soc Son), Vietnam.

Time Difference Between the Airports • SJO - HAN

Time difference between San José (Alajuela) (Costa Rica) and Hanoi (Soc Son) (Vietnam) is 13 Hours.
Hanoi (Soc Son) time is 13 Hours ahead of San José (Alajuela).

Location	Local Time
San José (Alajuela) (Costa Rica)	2026-10-27, 06:48:20 CST
Hanoi (Soc Son) (Vietnam)	2026-10-27, 19:48:20 +07

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

Noi Bai International Airport (HAN / VVNB) Hanoi (Soc Son), Vietnam