SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
5,517 km
3,428 miles
YVT
Buffalo Narrows
Canada
Distance
5,517 km
3,428 mi / 2,979 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
342°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

SJO YVT
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Buffalo Narrows Airport
IATA Code SJO YVT
ICAO Code MROC CYVT
City San Jose Buffalo Narrows
Country Costa Rica Canada
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Regina
Elevation 3,021 ft 1,423 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 55.840000, -108.420000

San Jose (SJO) to Buffalo Narrows (YVT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Buffalo Narrows Airport (YVT) in Buffalo Narrows, Canada is 5,517 kilometers (3,428 miles / 2,979 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north northwest at a heading of 342°.

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 19:08 in San Jose, it's 19:08 in Buffalo Narrows.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,598 feet between the two airports. Buffalo Narrows Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Buffalo Narrows (YVT) 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 Buffalo Narrows Airport (YVT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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