SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
5,115 km
3,178 miles
YQD
The Pas
Canada
Distance
5,115 km
3,178 mi / 2,762 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
346°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

SJO YQD
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport The Pas Airport
IATA Code SJO YQD
ICAO Code MROC CYQD
City San Jose The Pas
Country Costa Rica Canada
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Winnipeg
Elevation 3,021 ft 887 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 53.970000, -101.090000

San Jose (SJO) to The Pas (YQD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to The Pas Airport (YQD) in The Pas, Canada is 5,115 kilometers (3,178 miles / 2,762 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north northwest at a heading of 346°.

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 21:12 in San Jose, it's 21:12 in The Pas.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,134 feet between the two airports. The Pas Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from The Pas (YQD) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 157° (south 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 The Pas Airport (YQD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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