SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
5,632 km
3,500 miles
YET
Edson
Canada
Distance
5,632 km
3,500 mi / 3,041 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
336°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

SJO YET
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Edson Airport
IATA Code SJO YET
ICAO Code MROC CYET
City San Jose Edson
Country Costa Rica Canada
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Edmonton
Elevation 3,021 ft 3,043 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 53.580000, -116.470000

San Jose (SJO) to Edson (YET) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Edson Airport (YET) in Edson, Canada is 5,632 kilometers (3,500 miles / 3,041 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northwest at a heading of 336°.

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 09:25 in San Jose, it's 08:25 in Edson.

The return flight from Edson (YET) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 137° (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 Edson Airport (YET) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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