SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
5,588 km
3,472 miles
ZWL
Wollaston Lake
Canada
Distance
5,588 km
3,472 mi / 3,017 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
347°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

SJO ZWL
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Wollaston Lake Airport
IATA Code SJO ZWL
ICAO Code MROC CZWL
City San Jose Wollaston Lake
Country Costa Rica Canada
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Regina
Elevation 3,021 ft 1,360 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 58.110000, -103.170000

San Jose (SJO) to Wollaston Lake (ZWL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Wollaston Lake Airport (ZWL) in Wollaston Lake, Canada is 5,588 kilometers (3,472 miles / 3,017 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northwest at a heading of 347°.

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 04:47 in San Jose, it's 04:47 in Wollaston Lake.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,661 feet between the two airports. Wollaston Lake Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Wollaston Lake (ZWL) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 155° (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 Wollaston Lake Airport (ZWL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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