SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
5,426 km
3,372 miles
YRF
Cartwright
Canada
Distance
5,426 km
3,372 mi / 2,930 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
21°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

SJO YRF
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Cartwright Airport
IATA Code SJO YRF
ICAO Code MROC CYCA
City San Jose Cartwright
Country Costa Rica Canada
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Halifax
Elevation 3,021 ft 40 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 53.680000, -57.040000

San Jose (SJO) to Cartwright (YRF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Cartwright Airport (YRF) in Cartwright, Canada is 5,426 kilometers (3,372 miles / 2,930 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north northeast at a heading of 21°.

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 01:55 in San Jose, it's 03:55 in Cartwright.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,981 feet between the two airports. Cartwright Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Cartwright (YRF) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 217° (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 Cartwright Airport (YRF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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