SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
6,817 km
4,236 miles
YCY
Clyde River
Canada
Distance
6,817 km
4,236 mi / 3,681 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

SJO YCY
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Clyde River Airport
IATA Code SJO YCY
ICAO Code MROC CYCY
City San Jose Clyde River
Country Costa Rica Canada
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Toronto
Elevation 3,021 ft 87 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 70.490000, -68.520000

San Jose (SJO) to Clyde River (YCY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Clyde River Airport (YCY) in Clyde River, Canada is 6,817 kilometers (4,236 miles / 3,681 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north at a heading of 6°.

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 22:19 in San Jose, it's 23:19 in Clyde River.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,934 feet between the two airports. Clyde River Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Clyde River (YCY) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 198° (south 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 Clyde River Airport (YCY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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