SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
4,489 km
2,789 miles
YSU
Summerside
Canada
Distance
4,489 km
2,789 mi / 2,424 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
22°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

SJO YSU
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Summerside Airport
IATA Code SJO YSU
ICAO Code MROC CYSU
City San Jose Summerside
Country Costa Rica Canada
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Halifax
Elevation 3,021 ft 56 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 46.440000, -63.830000

San Jose (SJO) to Summerside (YSU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Summerside Airport (YSU) in Summerside, Canada is 4,489 kilometers (2,789 miles / 2,424 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north northeast at a heading of 22°.

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 08:46 in San Jose, it's 10:46 in Summerside.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,965 feet between the two airports. Summerside Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Summerside (YSU) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 212° (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 Summerside Airport (YSU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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