SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
3,724 km
2,314 miles
YCM
Niagara-on-the-lake
Canada
Distance
3,724 km
2,314 mi / 2,011 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

SJO YCM
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport St Catharines / Niagara District Airport
IATA Code SJO YCM
ICAO Code MROC CYSN
City San Jose Niagara-on-the-lake
Country Costa Rica Canada
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Toronto
Elevation 3,021 ft 321 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 43.190000, -79.170000

San Jose (SJO) to Niagara-on-the-lake (YCM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to St Catharines / Niagara District Airport (YCM) in Niagara-on-the-lake, Canada is 3,724 kilometers (2,314 miles / 2,011 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north at a heading of 7°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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 02:20 in San Jose, it's 03:20 in Niagara-on-the-lake.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,700 feet between the two airports. St Catharines / Niagara District Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Niagara-on-the-lake (YCM) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 189° (south). 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 St Catharines / Niagara District Airport (YCM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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