SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
5,184 km
3,221 miles
WPC
Pincher Creek
Canada
Distance
5,184 km
3,221 mi / 2,799 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
334°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

SJO WPC
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Pincher Creek Airport
IATA Code SJO WPC
ICAO Code MROC CZPC
City San Jose Pincher Creek
Country Costa Rica Canada
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Edmonton
Elevation 3,021 ft 3,903 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 49.520000, -114.000000

San Jose (SJO) to Pincher Creek (WPC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Pincher Creek Airport (WPC) in Pincher Creek, Canada is 5,184 kilometers (3,221 miles / 2,799 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north northwest at a heading of 334°.

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 08:01 in San Jose, it's 07:01 in Pincher Creek.

The return flight from Pincher Creek (WPC) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 138° (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 Pincher Creek Airport (WPC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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