SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
4,787 km
2,974 miles
ZGR
Little Grand Rapids
Canada
Distance
4,787 km
2,974 mi / 2,585 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
350°
north

Airport Comparison

SJO ZGR
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Little Grand Rapids Airport
IATA Code SJO ZGR
ICAO Code MROC CZGR
City San Jose Little Grand Rapids
Country Costa Rica Canada
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Winnipeg
Elevation 3,021 ft 1,005 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 52.050000, -95.470000

San Jose (SJO) to Little Grand Rapids (ZGR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Little Grand Rapids Airport (ZGR) in Little Grand Rapids, Canada is 4,787 kilometers (2,974 miles / 2,585 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north at a heading of 350°.

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 04:48 in San Jose, it's 04:48 in Little Grand Rapids.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,016 feet between the two airports. Little Grand Rapids Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Little Grand Rapids (ZGR) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 164° (south 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 Little Grand Rapids Airport (ZGR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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