SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
6,385 km
3,968 miles
YPR
Prince Rupert
Canada
Distance
6,385 km
3,968 mi / 3,448 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
330°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

SJO YPR
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Prince Rupert Airport
IATA Code SJO YPR
ICAO Code MROC CYPR
City San Jose Prince Rupert
Country Costa Rica Canada
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Vancouver
Elevation 3,021 ft 116 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 54.290000, -130.450000

San Jose (SJO) to Prince Rupert (YPR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Prince Rupert Airport (YPR) in Prince Rupert, Canada is 6,385 kilometers (3,968 miles / 3,448 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north northwest at a heading of 330°.

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 06:36 in San Jose, it's 04:36 in Prince Rupert.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,905 feet between the two airports. Prince Rupert Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Prince Rupert (YPR) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 122° (east 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 Prince Rupert Airport (YPR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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