SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
5,879 km
3,653 miles
YPY
Fort Chipewyan
Canada
Distance
5,879 km
3,653 mi / 3,174 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
343°
north northwest

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Airport Comparison

SJO YPY
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Fort Chipewyan Airport
IATA Code SJO YPY
ICAO Code MROC CYPY
City San Jose Fort Chipewyan
Country Costa Rica Canada
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Edmonton
Elevation 3,021 ft 761 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 58.770000, -111.120000

San Jose (SJO) to Fort Chipewyan (YPY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Fort Chipewyan Airport (YPY) in Fort Chipewyan, Canada is 5,879 kilometers (3,653 miles / 3,174 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northwest at a heading of 343°.

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 18:24 in San Jose, it's 18:24 in Fort Chipewyan.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,260 feet between the two airports. Fort Chipewyan Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Fort Chipewyan (YPY) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 146° (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 Fort Chipewyan Airport (YPY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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