SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
4,530 km
2,815 miles
ZBF
Bathurst
Canada
Distance
4,530 km
2,815 mi / 2,446 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
19°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

SJO ZBF
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Bathurst Airport
IATA Code SJO ZBF
ICAO Code MROC CZBF
City San Jose Bathurst
Country Costa Rica Canada
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Halifax
Elevation 3,021 ft 193 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 47.630000, -65.740000

San Jose (SJO) to Bathurst (ZBF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Bathurst Airport (ZBF) in Bathurst, Canada is 4,530 kilometers (2,815 miles / 2,446 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north northeast at a heading of 19°.

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 14:54 in San Jose, it's 16:54 in Bathurst.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,828 feet between the two airports. Bathurst Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Bathurst (ZBF) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 209° (south southwest). 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 Bathurst Airport (ZBF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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