SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
4,523 km
2,810 miles
YPS
Port Hawkesbury
Canada
Distance
4,523 km
2,810 mi / 2,442 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
25°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

SJO YPS
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Port Hawkesbury Airport
IATA Code SJO YPS
ICAO Code MROC CYPD
City San Jose Port Hawkesbury
Country Costa Rica Canada
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Halifax
Elevation 3,021 ft 377 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 45.660000, -61.370000

San Jose (SJO) to Port Hawkesbury (YPS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Port Hawkesbury Airport (YPS) in Port Hawkesbury, Canada is 4,523 kilometers (2,810 miles / 2,442 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north northeast at a heading of 25°.

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 12:05 in San Jose, it's 14:05 in Port Hawkesbury.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,644 feet between the two airports. Port Hawkesbury Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Port Hawkesbury (YPS) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 216° (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 Port Hawkesbury Airport (YPS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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