SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
4,070 km
2,529 miles
YYB
North Bay
Canada
Distance
4,070 km
2,529 mi / 2,197 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

SJO YYB
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport North Bay Airport
IATA Code SJO YYB
ICAO Code MROC CYYB
City San Jose North Bay
Country Costa Rica Canada
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Toronto
Elevation 3,021 ft 1,215 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 46.360000, -79.420000

San Jose (SJO) to North Bay (YYB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to North Bay Airport (YYB) in North Bay, Canada is 4,070 kilometers (2,529 miles / 2,197 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north at a heading of 6°.

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 19:10 in San Jose, it's 20:10 in North Bay.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,806 feet between the two airports. North Bay Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from North Bay (YYB) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 188° (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 North Bay Airport (YYB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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