SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
5,198 km
3,230 miles
YYM
Cowley
Canada
Distance
5,198 km
3,230 mi / 2,807 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
334°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

SJO YYM
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Cowley Airport
IATA Code SJO YYM
ICAO Code MROC CYYM
City San Jose Cowley
Country Costa Rica Canada
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Edmonton
Elevation 3,021 ft 3,876 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 49.640000, -114.090000

San Jose (SJO) to Cowley (YYM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Cowley Airport (YYM) in Cowley, Canada is 5,198 kilometers (3,230 miles / 2,807 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north northwest at a heading of 334°.

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 23:21 in San Jose, it's 22:21 in Cowley.

The return flight from Cowley (YYM) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 138° (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 Cowley Airport (YYM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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