SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
5,793 km
3,599 miles
XCL
Cluff Lake
Canada
Distance
5,793 km
3,599 mi / 3,128 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
344°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

SJO XCL
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Cluff Lake Airport
IATA Code SJO XCL
ICAO Code MROC CJS3
City San Jose Cluff Lake
Country Costa Rica Canada
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Regina
Elevation 3,021 ft 1,112 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 58.390000, -109.520000

San Jose (SJO) to Cluff Lake (XCL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Cluff Lake Airport (XCL) in Cluff Lake, Canada is 5,793 kilometers (3,599 miles / 3,128 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northwest at a heading of 344°.

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 Canada. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:45 in San Jose, it's 16:45 in Cluff Lake.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,909 feet between the two airports. Cluff Lake Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Cluff Lake (XCL) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 148° (south 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 Cluff Lake Airport (XCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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