SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
5,659 km
3,516 miles
YJA
Jasper
Canada
Distance
5,659 km
3,516 mi / 3,056 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
334°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

SJO YJA
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Jasper Airport
IATA Code SJO YJA
ICAO Code MROC CYJA
City San Jose Jasper
Country Costa Rica Canada
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Edmonton
Elevation 3,021 ft 3,350 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 53.000000, -118.060000

San Jose (SJO) to Jasper (YJA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Jasper Airport (YJA) in Jasper, Canada is 5,659 kilometers (3,516 miles / 3,056 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northwest at a heading of 334°.

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 05:19 in San Jose, it's 04:19 in Jasper.

The return flight from Jasper (YJA) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 135° (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 Jasper Airport (YJA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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