LAK
Aklavik
Canada
7,441 km
4,624 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
7,441 km
4,624 mi / 4,018 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Edmonton
Heading
124°
southeast

Airport Comparison

LAK SJO
Airport Name Aklavik Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code LAK SJO
ICAO Code CYKD MROC
City Aklavik San Jose
Country Canada Costa Rica
Timezone America/Edmonton America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 23 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 68.220000, -135.010000 9.990000, -84.210000

Aklavik (LAK) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Aklavik Airport (LAK) in Aklavik, Canada to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 7,441 kilometers (4,624 miles / 4,018 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying southeast at a heading of 124°.

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 Canada with Costa Rica. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:21 in Aklavik, it's 20:21 in San Jose.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,998 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Aklavik Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Aklavik (LAK) follows a heading of 342° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Aklavik Airport (LAK) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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