SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
4,043 km
2,512 miles
YTA
Pembroke
Canada
Distance
4,043 km
2,512 mi / 2,183 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

SJO YTA
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Pembroke Airport
IATA Code SJO YTA
ICAO Code MROC CYTA
City San Jose Pembroke
Country Costa Rica Canada
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Toronto
Elevation 3,021 ft 529 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 45.860000, -77.250000

San Jose (SJO) to Pembroke (YTA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Pembroke Airport (YTA) in Pembroke, Canada is 4,043 kilometers (2,512 miles / 2,183 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north at a heading of 8°.

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 15:24 in San Jose, it's 16:24 in Pembroke.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,492 feet between the two airports. Pembroke Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Pembroke (YTA) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 192° (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 Pembroke Airport (YTA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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