SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
4,119 km
2,559 miles
YSC
Sherbrooke
Canada
Distance
4,119 km
2,559 mi / 2,224 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
15°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

SJO YSC
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Sherbrooke Airport
IATA Code SJO YSC
ICAO Code MROC CYSC
City San Jose Sherbrooke
Country Costa Rica Canada
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Toronto
Elevation 3,021 ft 792 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 45.440000, -71.690000

San Jose (SJO) to Sherbrooke (YSC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Sherbrooke Airport (YSC) in Sherbrooke, Canada is 4,119 kilometers (2,559 miles / 2,224 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north northeast at a heading of 15°.

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 12:29 in San Jose, it's 13:29 in Sherbrooke.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,229 feet between the two airports. Sherbrooke Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Sherbrooke (YSC) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 201° (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 Sherbrooke Airport (YSC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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