QBC
Bella Coola
Canada
6,055 km
3,763 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
6,055 km
3,763 mi / 3,270 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Vancouver
Heading
125°
southeast

Airport Comparison

QBC SJO
Airport Name Bella Coola Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code QBC SJO
ICAO Code CYBD MROC
City Bella Coola San Jose
Country Canada Costa Rica
Timezone America/Vancouver America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 117 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 52.390000, -126.600000 9.990000, -84.210000

Bella Coola (QBC) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bella Coola Airport (QBC) in Bella Coola, Canada to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 6,055 kilometers (3,763 miles / 3,270 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying southeast at a heading of 125°.

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 00:19 in Bella Coola, it's 02:19 in San Jose.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,904 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Bella Coola Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Bella Coola (QBC) follows a heading of 330° (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 Bella Coola Airport (QBC) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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