SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
4,808 km
2,988 miles
YNC
Wemindji
Canada
Distance
4,808 km
2,988 mi / 2,596 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

SJO YNC
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Wemindji Airport
IATA Code SJO YNC
ICAO Code MROC CYNC
City San Jose Wemindji
Country Costa Rica Canada
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Toronto
Elevation 3,021 ft 66 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 53.010000, -78.830000

San Jose (SJO) to Wemindji (YNC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Wemindji Airport (YNC) in Wemindji, Canada is 4,808 kilometers (2,988 miles / 2,596 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 14:10 in San Jose, it's 15:10 in Wemindji.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,955 feet between the two airports. Wemindji Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

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

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