SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
4,931 km
3,064 miles
ZJN
Swan River
Canada
Distance
4,931 km
3,064 mi / 2,663 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
345°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

SJO ZJN
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Swan River Airport
IATA Code SJO ZJN
ICAO Code MROC CZJN
City San Jose Swan River
Country Costa Rica Canada
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Winnipeg
Elevation 3,021 ft 1,100 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 52.120000, -101.240000

San Jose (SJO) to Swan River (ZJN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Swan River Airport (ZJN) in Swan River, Canada is 4,931 kilometers (3,064 miles / 2,663 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north northwest at a heading of 345°.

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 05:12 in San Jose, it's 05:12 in Swan River.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,921 feet between the two airports. Swan River Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Swan River (ZJN) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 156° (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 Swan River Airport (ZJN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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