SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
5,068 km
3,149 miles
YGW
Kuujjuarapik
Canada
Distance
5,068 km
3,149 mi / 2,736 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

SJO YGW
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Kuujjuarapik Airport
IATA Code SJO YGW
ICAO Code MROC CYGW
City San Jose Kuujjuarapik
Country Costa Rica Canada
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Toronto
Elevation 3,021 ft 34 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 55.280000, -77.770000

San Jose (SJO) to Kuujjuarapik (YGW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Kuujjuarapik Airport (YGW) in Kuujjuarapik, Canada is 5,068 kilometers (3,149 miles / 2,736 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north at a heading of 5°.

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 22:34 in San Jose, it's 23:34 in Kuujjuarapik.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,987 feet between the two airports. Kuujjuarapik Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Kuujjuarapik (YGW) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 189° (south). 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 Kuujjuarapik Airport (YGW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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