SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
6,420 km
3,989 miles
YOA
Ekati
Canada
Distance
6,420 km
3,989 mi / 3,466 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
347°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

SJO YOA
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Ekati Airport
IATA Code SJO YOA
ICAO Code MROC CYOA
City San Jose Ekati
Country Costa Rica Canada
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Edmonton
Elevation 3,021 ft 1,536 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 64.700000, -110.610000

San Jose (SJO) to Ekati (YOA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Ekati Airport (YOA) in Ekati, Canada is 6,420 kilometers (3,989 miles / 3,466 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, 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 08:40 in San Jose, it's 07:40 in Ekati.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,485 feet between the two airports. Ekati Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Ekati (YOA) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 149° (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 Ekati Airport (YOA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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