SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
5,891 km
3,661 miles
YPE
Peace River
Canada
Distance
5,891 km
3,661 mi / 3,181 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
338°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

SJO YPE
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Peace River Airport
IATA Code SJO YPE
ICAO Code MROC CYPE
City San Jose Peace River
Country Costa Rica Canada
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Edmonton
Elevation 3,021 ft 1,873 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 56.230000, -117.450000

San Jose (SJO) to Peace River (YPE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Peace River Airport (YPE) in Peace River, Canada is 5,891 kilometers (3,661 miles / 3,181 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northwest at a heading of 338°.

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 13:02 in San Jose, it's 12:02 in Peace River.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,148 feet between the two airports. Peace River Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Peace River (YPE) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 137° (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 Peace River Airport (YPE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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