SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
4,062 km
2,524 miles
YJN
Saint Jean
Canada
Distance
4,062 km
2,524 mi / 2,193 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
13°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

SJO YJN
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport St Jean Airport
IATA Code SJO YJN
ICAO Code MROC CYJN
City San Jose Saint Jean
Country Costa Rica Canada
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Toronto
Elevation 3,021 ft 136 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 45.290000, -73.280000

San Jose (SJO) to Saint Jean (YJN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to St Jean Airport (YJN) in Saint Jean, Canada is 4,062 kilometers (2,524 miles / 2,193 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north northeast at a heading of 13°.

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 06:35 in San Jose, it's 07:35 in Saint Jean.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,885 feet between the two airports. St Jean Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Saint Jean (YJN) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 198° (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 St Jean Airport (YJN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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