SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
4,224 km
2,624 miles
YXZ
Wawa
Canada
Distance
4,224 km
2,624 mi / 2,281 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
359°
north

Airport Comparison

SJO YXZ
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Wawa Airport
IATA Code SJO YXZ
ICAO Code MROC CYXZ
City San Jose Wawa
Country Costa Rica Canada
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Toronto
Elevation 3,021 ft 942 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 47.970000, -84.790000

San Jose (SJO) to Wawa (YXZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Wawa Airport (YXZ) in Wawa, Canada is 4,224 kilometers (2,624 miles / 2,281 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north at a heading of 359°.

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 10:55 in San Jose, it's 11:55 in Wawa.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,079 feet between the two airports. Wawa Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Wawa (YXZ) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 179° (south). 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 Wawa Airport (YXZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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