SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
5,703 km
3,543 miles
YZH
Slave Lake
Canada
Distance
5,703 km
3,543 mi / 3,079 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
338°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

SJO YZH
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Slave Lake Airport
IATA Code SJO YZH
ICAO Code MROC CYZH
City San Jose Slave Lake
Country Costa Rica Canada
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Edmonton
Elevation 3,021 ft 1,912 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 55.290000, -114.780000

San Jose (SJO) to Slave Lake (YZH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Slave Lake Airport (YZH) in Slave Lake, Canada is 5,703 kilometers (3,543 miles / 3,079 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northwest at a heading of 338°.

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 21:14 in San Jose, it's 20:14 in Slave Lake.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,109 feet between the two airports. Slave Lake Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Slave Lake (YZH) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 140° (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 Slave Lake Airport (YZH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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