The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Alert Bay Airport (YAL) in Alert Bay, Canada is 5,959 kilometers (3,703 miles / 3,218 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northwest at a heading of 328°.

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 03:27 in San Jose, it's 01:27 in Alert Bay.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,781 feet between the two airports. Alert Bay Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Alert Bay (YAL) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 124° (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 Alert Bay Airport (YAL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.