SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
5,265 km
3,272 miles
YAY
St. Anthony
Canada
Distance
5,265 km
3,272 mi / 2,843 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2.5h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
24°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

SJO YAY
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport St. Anthony Airport
IATA Code SJO YAY
ICAO Code MROC CYAY
City San Jose St. Anthony
Country Costa Rica Canada
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/St_Johns
Elevation 3,021 ft 108 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 51.390000, -56.080000

San Jose (SJO) to St. Anthony (YAY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to St. Anthony Airport (YAY) in St. Anthony, Canada is 5,265 kilometers (3,272 miles / 2,843 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north northeast at a heading of 24°.

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 07:39 in San Jose, it's 10:09 in St. Anthony.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,913 feet between the two airports. St. Anthony Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from St. Anthony (YAY) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 219° (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 St. Anthony Airport (YAY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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