SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
4,545 km
2,824 miles
YCL
Charlo
Canada
Distance
4,545 km
2,824 mi / 2,454 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
18°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

SJO YCL
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Charlo Airport
IATA Code SJO YCL
ICAO Code MROC CYCL
City San Jose Charlo
Country Costa Rica Canada
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Halifax
Elevation 3,021 ft 132 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 47.990000, -66.330000

San Jose (SJO) to Charlo (YCL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Charlo Airport (YCL) in Charlo, Canada is 4,545 kilometers (2,824 miles / 2,454 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north northeast at a heading of 18°.

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 17:50 in San Jose, it's 19:50 in Charlo.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,889 feet between the two airports. Charlo Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Charlo (YCL) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 208° (south southwest). 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 Charlo Airport (YCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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