SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
5,956 km
3,701 miles
YCS
Chesterfield Inlet
Canada
Distance
5,956 km
3,701 mi / 3,216 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
356°
north

Airport Comparison

SJO YCS
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Chesterfield Inlet Airport
IATA Code SJO YCS
ICAO Code MROC CYCS
City San Jose Chesterfield Inlet
Country Costa Rica Canada
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Winnipeg
Elevation 3,021 ft 32 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 63.350000, -90.730000

San Jose (SJO) to Chesterfield Inlet (YCS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Chesterfield Inlet Airport (YCS) in Chesterfield Inlet, Canada is 5,956 kilometers (3,701 miles / 3,216 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north at a heading of 356°.

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 18:05 in San Jose, it's 18:05 in Chesterfield Inlet.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,989 feet between the two airports. Chesterfield Inlet Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Chesterfield Inlet (YCS) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 172° (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 Chesterfield Inlet Airport (YCS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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