SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
4,475 km
2,781 miles
YQN
Nakina
Canada
Distance
4,475 km
2,781 mi / 2,416 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
358°
north

Airport Comparison

SJO YQN
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Nakina Airport
IATA Code SJO YQN
ICAO Code MROC CYQN
City San Jose Nakina
Country Costa Rica Canada
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Toronto
Elevation 3,021 ft 1,057 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 50.180000, -86.700000

San Jose (SJO) to Nakina (YQN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Nakina Airport (YQN) in Nakina, Canada is 4,475 kilometers (2,781 miles / 2,416 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north at a heading of 358°.

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 20:51 in San Jose, it's 21:51 in Nakina.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,964 feet between the two airports. Nakina Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Nakina (YQN) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 176° (south). 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 Nakina Airport (YQN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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