SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
4,665 km
2,899 miles
YGR
Iles-de-la-Madeleine
Canada
Distance
4,665 km
2,899 mi / 2,519 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
23°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

SJO YGR
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Iles-de-la-Madeleine Airport
IATA Code SJO YGR
ICAO Code MROC CYGR
City San Jose Iles-de-la-Madeleine
Country Costa Rica Canada
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Toronto
Elevation 3,021 ft 35 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 47.420000, -61.780000

San Jose (SJO) to Iles-de-la-Madeleine (YGR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Iles-de-la-Madeleine Airport (YGR) in Iles-de-la-Madeleine, Canada is 4,665 kilometers (2,899 miles / 2,519 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north northeast at a heading of 23°.

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 16:02 in San Jose, it's 17:02 in Iles-de-la-Madeleine.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,986 feet between the two airports. Iles-de-la-Madeleine Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Iles-de-la-Madeleine (YGR) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 214° (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 Iles-de-la-Madeleine Airport (YGR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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