SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
5,166 km
3,210 miles
ZUM
Churchill Falls
Canada
Distance
5,166 km
3,210 mi / 2,789 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
16°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

SJO ZUM
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Churchill Falls Airport
IATA Code SJO ZUM
ICAO Code MROC CZUM
City San Jose Churchill Falls
Country Costa Rica Canada
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Halifax
Elevation 3,021 ft 1,442 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 53.560000, -64.110000

San Jose (SJO) to Churchill Falls (ZUM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Churchill Falls Airport (ZUM) in Churchill Falls, Canada is 5,166 kilometers (3,210 miles / 2,789 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north northeast at a heading of 16°.

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 20:53 in San Jose, it's 22:53 in Churchill Falls.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,579 feet between the two airports. Churchill Falls Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Churchill Falls (ZUM) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 208° (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 Churchill Falls Airport (ZUM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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