SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
4,438 km
2,758 miles
YSA
Sable Island
Canada
Distance
4,438 km
2,758 mi / 2,396 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
27°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

SJO YSA
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Sable Island Landing Strip
IATA Code SJO YSA
ICAO Code MROC CSB2
City San Jose Sable Island
Country Costa Rica Canada
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Halifax
Elevation 3,021 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 43.930000, -59.960000

San Jose (SJO) to Sable Island (YSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Sable Island Landing Strip (YSA) in Sable Island, Canada is 4,438 kilometers (2,758 miles / 2,396 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north northeast at a heading of 27°.

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 16:23 in San Jose, it's 18:23 in Sable Island.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,021 feet between the two airports. Sable Island Landing Strip sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Sable Island (YSA) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 219° (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 Sable Island Landing Strip (YSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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