SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
6,674 km
4,147 miles
YQH
Watson Lake
Canada
Distance
6,674 km
4,147 mi / 3,604 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
336°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

SJO YQH
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Watson Lake Airport
IATA Code SJO YQH
ICAO Code MROC CYQH
City San Jose Watson Lake
Country Costa Rica Canada
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Vancouver
Elevation 3,021 ft 2,255 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 60.120000, -128.820000

San Jose (SJO) to Watson Lake (YQH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Watson Lake Airport (YQH) in Watson Lake, Canada is 6,674 kilometers (4,147 miles / 3,604 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north northwest at a heading of 336°.

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 20:58 in San Jose, it's 18:58 in Watson Lake.

The return flight from Watson Lake (YQH) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 127° (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 Watson Lake Airport (YQH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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