SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
5,907 km
3,671 miles
YRT
Rankin Inlet
Canada
Distance
5,907 km
3,671 mi / 3,190 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
355°
north

Airport Comparison

SJO YRT
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Rankin Inlet Airport
IATA Code SJO YRT
ICAO Code MROC CYRT
City San Jose Rankin Inlet
Country Costa Rica Canada
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Winnipeg
Elevation 3,021 ft 94 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 62.810000, -92.120000

San Jose (SJO) to Rankin Inlet (YRT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Rankin Inlet Airport (YRT) in Rankin Inlet, Canada is 5,907 kilometers (3,671 miles / 3,190 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north at a heading of 355°.

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 03:40 in San Jose, it's 03:40 in Rankin Inlet.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,927 feet between the two airports. Rankin Inlet Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Rankin Inlet (YRT) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 170° (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 Rankin Inlet Airport (YRT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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