SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
4,895 km
3,042 miles
YKU
Chisasibi
Canada
Distance
4,895 km
3,042 mi / 2,643 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

SJO YKU
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Chisasibi Airport
IATA Code SJO YKU
ICAO Code MROC CSU2
City San Jose Chisasibi
Country Costa Rica Canada
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Toronto
Elevation 3,021 ft 43 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 53.810000, -78.920000

San Jose (SJO) to Chisasibi (YKU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Chisasibi Airport (YKU) in Chisasibi, Canada is 4,895 kilometers (3,042 miles / 2,643 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north at a heading of 4°.

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 04:04 in San Jose, it's 05:04 in Chisasibi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,978 feet between the two airports. Chisasibi Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Chisasibi (YKU) 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 Chisasibi Airport (YKU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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