SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
5,450 km
3,386 miles
YOD
Cold Lake
Canada
Distance
5,450 km
3,386 mi / 2,943 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
340°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

SJO YOD
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport CFB Cold Lake
IATA Code SJO YOD
ICAO Code MROC CYOD
City San Jose Cold Lake
Country Costa Rica Canada
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Edmonton
Elevation 3,021 ft 1,775 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 54.410000, -110.280000

San Jose (SJO) to Cold Lake (YOD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to CFB Cold Lake (YOD) in Cold Lake, Canada is 5,450 kilometers (3,386 miles / 2,943 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north northwest at a heading of 340°.

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 17:32 in San Jose, it's 16:32 in Cold Lake.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,246 feet between the two airports. CFB Cold Lake sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Cold Lake (YOD) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 145° (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 CFB Cold Lake (YOD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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