SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
6,130 km
3,809 miles
ZEL
Bella Bella
Canada
Distance
6,130 km
3,809 mi / 3,310 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
329°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

SJO ZEL
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Bella Bella (Campbell Island) Airport
IATA Code SJO ZEL
ICAO Code MROC CBBC
City San Jose Bella Bella
Country Costa Rica Canada
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Vancouver
Elevation 3,021 ft 141 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 52.190000, -128.160000

San Jose (SJO) to Bella Bella (ZEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Bella Bella (Campbell Island) Airport (ZEL) in Bella Bella, Canada is 6,130 kilometers (3,809 miles / 3,310 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northwest at a heading of 329°.

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 05:25 in San Jose, it's 03:25 in Bella Bella.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,880 feet between the two airports. Bella Bella (Campbell Island) Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Bella Bella (ZEL) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 124° (east 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 Bella Bella (Campbell Island) Airport (ZEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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