SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
4,300 km
2,672 miles
YSJ
Saint John
Canada
Distance
4,300 km
2,672 mi / 2,322 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
21°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

SJO YSJ
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Saint John Airport
IATA Code SJO YSJ
ICAO Code MROC CYSJ
City San Jose Saint John
Country Costa Rica Canada
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Halifax
Elevation 3,021 ft 357 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 45.320000, -65.890000

San Jose (SJO) to Saint John (YSJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Saint John Airport (YSJ) in Saint John, Canada is 4,300 kilometers (2,672 miles / 2,322 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, 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 18:06 in San Jose, it's 20:06 in Saint John.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,664 feet between the two airports. Saint John Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Saint John (YSJ) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 210° (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 Saint John Airport (YSJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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