SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
4,028 km
2,503 miles
YRO
Ottawa
Canada
Distance
4,028 km
2,503 mi / 2,175 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
10°
north

Airport Comparison

SJO YRO
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Ottawa / Rockcliffe Airport
IATA Code SJO YRO
ICAO Code MROC CYRO
City San Jose Ottawa
Country Costa Rica Canada
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Toronto
Elevation 3,021 ft 188 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 45.460000, -75.650000

San Jose (SJO) to Ottawa (YRO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Ottawa / Rockcliffe Airport (YRO) in Ottawa, Canada is 4,028 kilometers (2,503 miles / 2,175 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north at a heading of 10°.

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 17:51 in San Jose, it's 18:51 in Ottawa.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,833 feet between the two airports. Ottawa / Rockcliffe Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Ottawa (YRO) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 194° (south 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 Ottawa / Rockcliffe Airport (YRO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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