SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
6,155 km
3,825 miles
YOP
Rainbow Lake
Canada
Distance
6,155 km
3,825 mi / 3,323 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
339°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

SJO YOP
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Rainbow Lake Airport
IATA Code SJO YOP
ICAO Code MROC CYOP
City San Jose Rainbow Lake
Country Costa Rica Canada
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Edmonton
Elevation 3,021 ft 1,759 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 58.490000, -119.410000

San Jose (SJO) to Rainbow Lake (YOP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP) in Rainbow Lake, Canada is 6,155 kilometers (3,825 miles / 3,323 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northwest at a heading of 339°.

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 05:39 in San Jose, it's 04:39 in Rainbow Lake.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,262 feet between the two airports. Rainbow Lake Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Rainbow Lake (YOP) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 136° (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 Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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