SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
4,725 km
2,936 miles
ZEM
Eastmain River
Canada
Distance
4,725 km
2,936 mi / 2,551 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

SJO ZEM
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Eastmain River Airport
IATA Code SJO ZEM
ICAO Code MROC CZEM
City San Jose Eastmain River
Country Costa Rica Canada
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Toronto
Elevation 3,021 ft 24 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 52.230000, -78.520000

San Jose (SJO) to Eastmain River (ZEM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Eastmain River Airport (ZEM) in Eastmain River, Canada is 4,725 kilometers (2,936 miles / 2,551 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north at a heading of 5°.

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 00:03 in San Jose, it's 01:03 in Eastmain River.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,997 feet between the two airports. Eastmain River Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Eastmain River (ZEM) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 188° (south). 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 Eastmain River Airport (ZEM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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