The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Medicine Hat Airport (YXH) in Medicine Hat, Canada is 5,075 kilometers (3,153 miles / 2,740 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north northwest at a heading of 336°.

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 01:03 in San Jose, it's 00:03 in Medicine Hat.

The return flight from Medicine Hat (YXH) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 142° (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 Medicine Hat Airport (YXH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.