SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
5,033 km
3,127 miles
YHR
Chevery
Canada
Distance
5,033 km
3,127 mi / 2,718 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
22°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

SJO YHR
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Chevery Airport
IATA Code SJO YHR
ICAO Code MROC CYHR
City San Jose Chevery
Country Costa Rica Canada
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Blanc-Sablon
Elevation 3,021 ft 39 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 50.470000, -59.640000

San Jose (SJO) to Chevery (YHR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Chevery Airport (YHR) in Chevery, Canada is 5,033 kilometers (3,127 miles / 2,718 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 20:16 in San Jose, it's 22:16 in Chevery.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,982 feet between the two airports. Chevery Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Chevery (YHR) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 215° (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 Chevery Airport (YHR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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