SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
5,512 km
3,425 miles
YVE
Vernon
Canada
Distance
5,512 km
3,425 mi / 2,976 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
331°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

SJO YVE
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Vernon Airport
IATA Code SJO YVE
ICAO Code MROC CYVK
City San Jose Vernon
Country Costa Rica Canada
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Vancouver
Elevation 3,021 ft 1,140 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 50.250000, -119.330000

San Jose (SJO) to Vernon (YVE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Vernon Airport (YVE) in Vernon, Canada is 5,512 kilometers (3,425 miles / 2,976 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north northwest at a heading of 331°.

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 21:19 in San Jose, it's 19:19 in Vernon.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,881 feet between the two airports. Vernon Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Vernon (YVE) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 132° (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 Vernon Airport (YVE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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