SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
5,484 km
3,407 miles
YEG
Edmonton
Canada
Distance
5,484 km
3,407 mi / 2,961 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
337°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

SJO YEG
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Edmonton International Airport
IATA Code SJO YEG
ICAO Code MROC CYEG
City San Jose Edmonton
Country Costa Rica Canada
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Edmonton
Elevation 3,021 ft 2,373 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 53.310000, -113.580000

San Jose (SJO) to Edmonton (YEG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Edmonton International Airport (YEG) in Edmonton, Canada is 5,484 kilometers (3,407 miles / 2,961 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north northwest at a heading of 337°.

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 23:03 in San Jose, it's 22:03 in Edmonton.

The return flight from Edmonton (YEG) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 140° (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 Edmonton International Airport (YEG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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