SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
6,464 km
4,016 miles
YFJ
Wekweeti
Canada
Distance
6,464 km
4,016 mi / 3,490 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
345°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

SJO YFJ
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Wekweeti Airport
IATA Code SJO YFJ
ICAO Code MROC CYWE
City San Jose Wekweeti
Country Costa Rica Canada
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Edmonton
Elevation 3,021 ft 1,208 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 64.190000, -114.080000

San Jose (SJO) to Wekweeti (YFJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Wekweeti Airport (YFJ) in Wekweeti, Canada is 6,464 kilometers (4,016 miles / 3,490 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, 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 21:22 in San Jose, it's 20:22 in Wekweeti.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,813 feet between the two airports. Wekweeti Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Wekweeti (YFJ) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 145° (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 Wekweeti Airport (YFJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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