SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
5,539 km
3,442 miles
YSN
Salmon Arm
Canada
Distance
5,539 km
3,442 mi / 2,991 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
332°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

SJO YSN
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Salmon Arm Airport
IATA Code SJO YSN
ICAO Code MROC CZAM
City San Jose Salmon Arm
Country Costa Rica Canada
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Vancouver
Elevation 3,021 ft 1,751 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 50.680000, -119.230000

San Jose (SJO) to Salmon Arm (YSN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Salmon Arm Airport (YSN) in Salmon Arm, Canada is 5,539 kilometers (3,442 miles / 2,991 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northwest at a heading of 332°.

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 12:14 in San Jose, it's 10:14 in Salmon Arm.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,270 feet between the two airports. Salmon Arm Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Salmon Arm (YSN) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 132° (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 Salmon Arm Airport (YSN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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