SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
5,577 km
3,465 miles
YCW
Chilliwack
Canada
Distance
5,577 km
3,465 mi / 3,011 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
329°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

SJO YCW
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Chilliwack Airport
IATA Code SJO YCW
ICAO Code MROC CYCW
City San Jose Chilliwack
Country Costa Rica Canada
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Vancouver
Elevation 3,021 ft 32 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 49.150000, -121.940000

San Jose (SJO) to Chilliwack (YCW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Chilliwack Airport (YCW) in Chilliwack, Canada is 5,577 kilometers (3,465 miles / 3,011 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northwest at a heading of 329°.

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 12:33 in San Jose, it's 10:33 in Chilliwack.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,989 feet between the two airports. Chilliwack Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Chilliwack (YCW) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 128° (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 Chilliwack Airport (YCW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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