SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
5,648 km
3,510 miles
YZU
Whitecourt
Canada
Distance
5,648 km
3,510 mi / 3,050 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
337°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

SJO YZU
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Whitecourt Airport
IATA Code SJO YZU
ICAO Code MROC CYZU
City San Jose Whitecourt
Country Costa Rica Canada
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Edmonton
Elevation 3,021 ft 2,567 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 54.140000, -115.790000

San Jose (SJO) to Whitecourt (YZU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Whitecourt Airport (YZU) in Whitecourt, Canada is 5,648 kilometers (3,510 miles / 3,050 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northwest at a heading of 337°.

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 07:46 in San Jose, it's 06:46 in Whitecourt.

The return flight from Whitecourt (YZU) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 138° (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 Whitecourt Airport (YZU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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