SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
5,873 km
3,649 miles
YBE
Uranium City
Canada
Distance
5,873 km
3,649 mi / 3,171 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
345°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

SJO YBE
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Uranium City Airport
IATA Code SJO YBE
ICAO Code MROC CYBE
City San Jose Uranium City
Country Costa Rica Canada
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Regina
Elevation 3,021 ft 1,044 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 59.560000, -108.480000

San Jose (SJO) to Uranium City (YBE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Uranium City Airport (YBE) in Uranium City, Canada is 5,873 kilometers (3,649 miles / 3,171 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northwest at a heading of 345°.

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 15:46 in San Jose, it's 15:46 in Uranium City.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,977 feet between the two airports. Uranium City Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Uranium City (YBE) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 149° (south 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 Uranium City Airport (YBE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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