SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
5,062 km
3,145 miles
ZTB
Tete-a-la-Baleine
Canada
Distance
5,062 km
3,145 mi / 2,733 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
22°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

SJO ZTB
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Tete-a-la-Baleine Airport
IATA Code SJO ZTB
ICAO Code MROC CTB6
City San Jose Tete-a-la-Baleine
Country Costa Rica Canada
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Blanc-Sablon
Elevation 3,021 ft 107 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 50.670000, -59.380000

San Jose (SJO) to Tete-a-la-Baleine (ZTB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Tete-a-la-Baleine Airport (ZTB) in Tete-a-la-Baleine, Canada is 5,062 kilometers (3,145 miles / 2,733 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north northeast at a heading of 22°.

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 02:11 in San Jose, it's 04:11 in Tete-a-la-Baleine.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,914 feet between the two airports. Tete-a-la-Baleine Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Tete-a-la-Baleine (ZTB) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 215° (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 Tete-a-la-Baleine Airport (ZTB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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