SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
5,437 km
3,378 miles
YSO
Postville
Canada
Distance
5,437 km
3,378 mi / 2,936 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
18°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

SJO YSO
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Postville Airport
IATA Code SJO YSO
ICAO Code MROC CCD4
City San Jose Postville
Country Costa Rica Canada
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Halifax
Elevation 3,021 ft 193 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 54.910000, -59.790000

San Jose (SJO) to Postville (YSO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Postville Airport (YSO) in Postville, Canada is 5,437 kilometers (3,378 miles / 2,936 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north northeast at a heading of 18°.

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 21:30 in San Jose, it's 23:30 in Postville.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,828 feet between the two airports. Postville Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Postville (YSO) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 213° (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 Postville Airport (YSO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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