SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
5,601 km
3,480 miles
XLB
Lac Brochet
Canada
Distance
5,601 km
3,480 mi / 3,024 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
348°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

SJO XLB
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Lac Brochet Airport
IATA Code SJO XLB
ICAO Code MROC CZWH
City San Jose Lac Brochet
Country Costa Rica Canada
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Winnipeg
Elevation 3,021 ft 1,211 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 58.620000, -101.470000

San Jose (SJO) to Lac Brochet (XLB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Lac Brochet Airport (XLB) in Lac Brochet, Canada is 5,601 kilometers (3,480 miles / 3,024 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northwest at a heading of 348°.

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 06:58 in San Jose, it's 06:58 in Lac Brochet.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,810 feet between the two airports. Lac Brochet Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Lac Brochet (XLB) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 158° (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 Lac Brochet Airport (XLB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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