SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
6,573 km
4,084 miles
YVM
Qikiqtarjuaq
Canada
Distance
6,573 km
4,084 mi / 3,549 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

SJO YVM
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Qikiqtarjuaq Airport
IATA Code SJO YVM
ICAO Code MROC CYVM
City San Jose Qikiqtarjuaq
Country Costa Rica Canada
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Toronto
Elevation 3,021 ft 21 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 67.550000, -64.030000

San Jose (SJO) to Qikiqtarjuaq (YVM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Qikiqtarjuaq Airport (YVM) in Qikiqtarjuaq, Canada is 6,573 kilometers (4,084 miles / 3,549 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north at a heading of 9°.

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 13:55 in San Jose, it's 14:55 in Qikiqtarjuaq.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,000 feet between the two airports. Qikiqtarjuaq Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Qikiqtarjuaq (YVM) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 203° (south southwest). 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 Qikiqtarjuaq Airport (YVM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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