SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
4,360 km
2,709 miles
YCN
Cochrane
Canada
Distance
4,360 km
2,709 mi / 2,354 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

SJO YCN
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Cochrane Airport
IATA Code SJO YCN
ICAO Code MROC CYCN
City San Jose Cochrane
Country Costa Rica Canada
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Toronto
Elevation 3,021 ft 861 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 49.110000, -81.010000

San Jose (SJO) to Cochrane (YCN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Cochrane Airport (YCN) in Cochrane, Canada is 4,360 kilometers (2,709 miles / 2,354 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north at a heading of 3°.

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 22:45 in San Jose, it's 23:45 in Cochrane.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,160 feet between the two airports. Cochrane Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Cochrane (YCN) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 185° (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 Cochrane Airport (YCN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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