SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
4,639 km
2,883 miles
YKQ
Waskaganish
Canada
Distance
4,639 km
2,883 mi / 2,505 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

SJO YKQ
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Waskaganish Airport
IATA Code SJO YKQ
ICAO Code MROC CYKQ
City San Jose Waskaganish
Country Costa Rica Canada
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Toronto
Elevation 3,021 ft 80 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 51.470000, -78.760000

San Jose (SJO) to Waskaganish (YKQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Waskaganish Airport (YKQ) in Waskaganish, Canada is 4,639 kilometers (2,883 miles / 2,505 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, 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 01:42 in San Jose, it's 02:42 in Waskaganish.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,941 feet between the two airports. Waskaganish Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Waskaganish (YKQ) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 188° (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 Waskaganish Airport (YKQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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