SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
5,992 km
3,723 miles
YZT
Port Hardy
Canada
Distance
5,992 km
3,723 mi / 3,235 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
328°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

SJO YZT
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Port Hardy Airport
IATA Code SJO YZT
ICAO Code MROC CYZT
City San Jose Port Hardy
Country Costa Rica Canada
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Vancouver
Elevation 3,021 ft 71 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 50.680000, -127.370000

San Jose (SJO) to Port Hardy (YZT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Port Hardy Airport (YZT) in Port Hardy, Canada is 5,992 kilometers (3,723 miles / 3,235 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northwest at a heading of 328°.

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 12:03 in San Jose, it's 10:03 in Port Hardy.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,950 feet between the two airports. Port Hardy Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Port Hardy (YZT) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 123° (east 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 Port Hardy Airport (YZT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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