SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
5,781 km
3,592 miles
ZHP
High Prairie
Canada
Distance
5,781 km
3,592 mi / 3,121 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
337°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

SJO ZHP
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport High Prairie Airport
IATA Code SJO ZHP
ICAO Code MROC CZHP
City San Jose High Prairie
Country Costa Rica Canada
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Edmonton
Elevation 3,021 ft 1,974 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 55.390000, -116.470000

San Jose (SJO) to High Prairie (ZHP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to High Prairie Airport (ZHP) in High Prairie, Canada is 5,781 kilometers (3,592 miles / 3,121 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 06:14 in San Jose, it's 05:14 in High Prairie.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,047 feet between the two airports. High Prairie Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from High Prairie (ZHP) 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 High Prairie Airport (ZHP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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