SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
5,614 km
3,488 miles
YKC
Collins Bay
Canada
Distance
5,614 km
3,488 mi / 3,031 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
347°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

SJO YKC
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Collins Bay Airport
IATA Code SJO YKC
ICAO Code MROC CYKC
City San Jose Collins Bay
Country Costa Rica Canada
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Regina
Elevation 3,021 ft 1,341 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 58.240000, -103.680000

San Jose (SJO) to Collins Bay (YKC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Collins Bay Airport (YKC) in Collins Bay, Canada is 5,614 kilometers (3,488 miles / 3,031 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northwest at a heading of 347°.

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 21:31 in San Jose, it's 21:31 in Collins Bay.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,680 feet between the two airports. Collins Bay Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Collins Bay (YKC) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 155° (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 Collins Bay Airport (YKC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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