SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
6,206 km
3,856 miles
YSG
Lutselk'e
Canada
Distance
6,206 km
3,856 mi / 3,351 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
346°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

SJO YSG
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Lutselk'e Airport
IATA Code SJO YSG
ICAO Code MROC CYLK
City San Jose Lutselk'e
Country Costa Rica Canada
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Yellowknife
Elevation 3,021 ft 596 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 62.420000, -110.680000

San Jose (SJO) to Lutselk'e (YSG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Lutselk'e Airport (YSG) in Lutselk'e, Canada is 6,206 kilometers (3,856 miles / 3,351 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, 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 18:13 in San Jose, it's 17:13 in Lutselk'e.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,425 feet between the two airports. Lutselk'e Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Lutselk'e (YSG) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 148° (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 Lutselk'e Airport (YSG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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