SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
5,383 km
3,345 miles
YHG
Charlottetown
Canada
Distance
5,383 km
3,345 mi / 2,907 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2.5h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
22°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

SJO YHG
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Charlottetown Airport
IATA Code SJO YHG
ICAO Code MROC CCH4
City San Jose Charlottetown
Country Costa Rica Canada
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/St_Johns
Elevation 3,021 ft 209 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 52.770000, -56.120000

San Jose (SJO) to Charlottetown (YHG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Charlottetown Airport (YHG) in Charlottetown, Canada is 5,383 kilometers (3,345 miles / 2,907 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 00:11 in San Jose, it's 02:41 in Charlottetown.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,812 feet between the two airports. Charlottetown Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Charlottetown (YHG) 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 Charlottetown Airport (YHG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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