SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
4,006 km
2,489 miles
YUM
Yuma
United States
Distance
4,006 km
2,489 mi / 2,163 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
314°
northwest

Airport Comparison

SJO YUM
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Yuma Mcas/Yuma International Airport
IATA Code SJO YUM
ICAO Code MROC KNYL
City San Jose Yuma
Country Costa Rica United States
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Phoenix
Elevation 3,021 ft 213 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 32.660000, -114.610000

San Jose (SJO) to Yuma (YUM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Yuma Mcas/Yuma International Airport (YUM) in Yuma, United States is 4,006 kilometers (2,489 miles / 2,163 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying northwest at a heading of 314°.

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 United States. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:29 in San Jose, it's 20:29 in Yuma.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,808 feet between the two airports. Yuma Mcas/Yuma International Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Yuma (YUM) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 122° (east southeast). 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 Yuma Mcas/Yuma International Airport (YUM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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