SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
5,532 km
3,437 miles
YDP
Nain
Canada
Distance
5,532 km
3,437 mi / 2,987 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
16°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

SJO YDP
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Nain Airport
IATA Code SJO YDP
ICAO Code MROC CYDP
City San Jose Nain
Country Costa Rica Canada
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Halifax
Elevation 3,021 ft 22 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 56.550000, -61.680000

San Jose (SJO) to Nain (YDP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Nain Airport (YDP) in Nain, Canada is 5,532 kilometers (3,437 miles / 2,987 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northeast at a heading of 16°.

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 22:56 in San Jose, it's 00:56 in Nain.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,999 feet between the two airports. Nain Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Nain (YDP) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 210° (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 Nain Airport (YDP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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