SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
4,898 km
3,044 miles
YAR
La Grande-3
Canada
Distance
4,898 km
3,044 mi / 2,645 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

SJO YAR
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport La Grande-3 Airport
IATA Code SJO YAR
ICAO Code MROC CYAD
City San Jose La Grande-3
Country Costa Rica Canada
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Toronto
Elevation 3,021 ft 775 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 53.570000, -76.200000

San Jose (SJO) to La Grande-3 (YAR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to La Grande-3 Airport (YAR) in La Grande-3, Canada is 4,898 kilometers (3,044 miles / 2,645 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north at a heading of 7°.

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 05:17 in San Jose, it's 06:17 in La Grande-3.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,246 feet between the two airports. La Grande-3 Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from La Grande-3 (YAR) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 191° (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 La Grande-3 Airport (YAR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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