SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
3,657 km
2,273 miles
YQS
St Thomas
Canada
Distance
3,657 km
2,273 mi / 1,975 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

SJO YQS
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport St Thomas Municipal Airport
IATA Code SJO YQS
ICAO Code MROC CYQS
City San Jose St Thomas
Country Costa Rica Canada
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Toronto
Elevation 3,021 ft 778 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 42.770000, -81.110000

San Jose (SJO) to St Thomas (YQS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to St Thomas Municipal Airport (YQS) in St Thomas, Canada is 3,657 kilometers (2,273 miles / 1,975 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north at a heading of 4°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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 00:14 in San Jose, it's 01:14 in St Thomas.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,243 feet between the two airports. St Thomas Municipal Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from St Thomas (YQS) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 186° (south). 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 St Thomas Municipal Airport (YQS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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