SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
4,423 km
2,749 miles
YQM
Moncton
Canada
Distance
4,423 km
2,749 mi / 2,388 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
21°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

SJO YQM
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Moncton / Greater Moncton Roméo Airport
IATA Code SJO YQM
ICAO Code MROC CYQM
City San Jose Moncton
Country Costa Rica Canada
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Halifax
Elevation 3,021 ft 232 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 46.110000, -64.680000

San Jose (SJO) to Moncton (YQM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Moncton / Greater Moncton Roméo Airport (YQM) in Moncton, Canada is 4,423 kilometers (2,749 miles / 2,388 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north northeast at a heading of 21°.

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 19:18 in San Jose, it's 21:18 in Moncton.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,789 feet between the two airports. Moncton / Greater Moncton Roméo Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Moncton (YQM) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 211° (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 Moncton / Greater Moncton Roméo Airport (YQM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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