SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
7,906 km
4,913 miles
WCR
Chandalar Lake
United States
Distance
7,906 km
4,913 mi / 4,269 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
339°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

SJO WCR
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Chandalar Lake Airport
IATA Code SJO WCR
ICAO Code MROC PALR
City San Jose Chandalar Lake
Country Costa Rica United States
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Anchorage
Elevation 3,021 ft 1,920 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 67.500000, -148.480000

San Jose (SJO) to Chandalar Lake (WCR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Chandalar Lake Airport (WCR) in Chandalar Lake, United States is 7,906 kilometers (4,913 miles / 4,269 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north northwest at a heading of 339°.

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 Costa Rica with United States. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:21 in San Jose, it's 18:21 in Chandalar Lake. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,101 feet between the two airports. Chandalar Lake Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Chandalar Lake (WCR) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 110° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) and Chandalar Lake Airport (WCR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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