CYS
Cheyenne
United States
4,012 km
2,493 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
4,012 km
2,493 mi / 2,166 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Denver
Heading
144°
southeast

Airport Comparison

CYS SJO
Airport Name Cheyenne Regional/Jerry Olson Field Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code CYS SJO
ICAO Code KCYS MROC
City Cheyenne San Jose
Country United States Costa Rica
Timezone America/Denver America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 6,160 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 41.160000, -104.810000 9.990000, -84.210000

Cheyenne (CYS) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cheyenne Regional/Jerry Olson Field (CYS) in Cheyenne, United States to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 4,012 kilometers (2,493 miles / 2,166 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying southeast at a heading of 144°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting United States with Costa Rica. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:09 in Cheyenne, it's 01:09 in San Jose.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,139 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits lower than Cheyenne Regional/Jerry Olson Field. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Cheyenne (CYS) follows a heading of 333° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Cheyenne Regional/Jerry Olson Field (CYS) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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