SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
5,568 km
3,460 miles
YKJ
Key Lake
Canada
Distance
5,568 km
3,460 mi / 3,007 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
345°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

SJO YKJ
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Key Lake Airport
IATA Code SJO YKJ
ICAO Code MROC CYKJ
City San Jose Key Lake
Country Costa Rica Canada
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Regina
Elevation 3,021 ft 1,679 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 57.260000, -105.620000

San Jose (SJO) to Key Lake (YKJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Key Lake Airport (YKJ) in Key Lake, Canada is 5,568 kilometers (3,460 miles / 3,007 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, 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 14:48 in San Jose, it's 14:48 in Key Lake.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,342 feet between the two airports. Key Lake Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Key Lake (YKJ) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 152° (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 Key Lake Airport (YKJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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