SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
5,355 km
3,327 miles
YHA
Port Hope Simpson
Canada
Distance
5,355 km
3,327 mi / 2,891 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2.5h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
22°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

SJO YHA
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Port Hope Simpson Airport
IATA Code SJO YHA
ICAO Code MROC CCP4
City San Jose Port Hope Simpson
Country Costa Rica Canada
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/St_Johns
Elevation 3,021 ft 347 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 52.530000, -56.290000

San Jose (SJO) to Port Hope Simpson (YHA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Port Hope Simpson Airport (YHA) in Port Hope Simpson, Canada is 5,355 kilometers (3,327 miles / 2,891 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north northeast at a heading of 22°.

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 22:35 in San Jose, it's 01:05 in Port Hope Simpson.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,674 feet between the two airports. Port Hope Simpson Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Port Hope Simpson (YHA) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 218° (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 Port Hope Simpson Airport (YHA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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