SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
4,499 km
2,796 miles
YHD
Dryden
Canada
Distance
4,499 km
2,796 mi / 2,430 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
352°
north

Airport Comparison

SJO YHD
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Dryden Regional Airport
IATA Code SJO YHD
ICAO Code MROC CYHD
City San Jose Dryden
Country Costa Rica Canada
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Winnipeg
Elevation 3,021 ft 1,354 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 49.830000, -92.740000

San Jose (SJO) to Dryden (YHD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Dryden Regional Airport (YHD) in Dryden, Canada is 4,499 kilometers (2,796 miles / 2,430 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north at a heading of 352°.

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 20:05 in San Jose, it's 20:05 in Dryden.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,667 feet between the two airports. Dryden Regional Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Dryden (YHD) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 167° (south 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 Dryden Regional Airport (YHD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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