SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
5,739 km
3,566 miles
YEK
Arviat
Canada
Distance
5,739 km
3,566 mi / 3,099 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
354°
north

Airport Comparison

SJO YEK
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Arviat Airport
IATA Code SJO YEK
ICAO Code MROC CYEK
City San Jose Arviat
Country Costa Rica Canada
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Winnipeg
Elevation 3,021 ft 32 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 61.090000, -94.070000

San Jose (SJO) to Arviat (YEK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Arviat Airport (YEK) in Arviat, Canada is 5,739 kilometers (3,566 miles / 3,099 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north at a heading of 354°.

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 23:42 in San Jose, it's 23:42 in Arviat.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,989 feet between the two airports. Arviat Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Arviat (YEK) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 168° (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 Arviat Airport (YEK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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