SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
5,798 km
3,603 miles
YAZ
Tofino
Canada
Distance
5,798 km
3,603 mi / 3,131 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
327°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

SJO YAZ
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Tofino / Long Beach Airport
IATA Code SJO YAZ
ICAO Code MROC CYAZ
City San Jose Tofino
Country Costa Rica Canada
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Vancouver
Elevation 3,021 ft 80 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 49.080000, -125.780000

San Jose (SJO) to Tofino (YAZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Tofino / Long Beach Airport (YAZ) in Tofino, Canada is 5,798 kilometers (3,603 miles / 3,131 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northwest at a heading of 327°.

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 21:47 in San Jose, it's 19:47 in Tofino.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,941 feet between the two airports. Tofino / Long Beach Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Tofino (YAZ) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 124° (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 Tofino / Long Beach Airport (YAZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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