SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
5,770 km
3,585 miles
YPW
Powell River
Canada
Distance
5,770 km
3,585 mi / 3,116 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
328°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

SJO YPW
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Powell River Airport
IATA Code SJO YPW
ICAO Code MROC CYPW
City San Jose Powell River
Country Costa Rica Canada
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Vancouver
Elevation 3,021 ft 425 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 49.830000, -124.500000

San Jose (SJO) to Powell River (YPW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Powell River Airport (YPW) in Powell River, Canada is 5,770 kilometers (3,585 miles / 3,116 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northwest at a heading of 328°.

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 04:51 in San Jose, it's 02:51 in Powell River.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,596 feet between the two airports. Powell River Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Powell River (YPW) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 126° (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 Powell River Airport (YPW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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