SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
5,630 km
3,498 miles
YYJ
Victoria
Canada
Distance
5,630 km
3,498 mi / 3,040 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
327°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

SJO YYJ
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Victoria International Airport
IATA Code SJO YYJ
ICAO Code MROC CYYJ
City San Jose Victoria
Country Costa Rica Canada
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Vancouver
Elevation 3,021 ft 63 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 48.650000, -123.430000

San Jose (SJO) to Victoria (YYJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Victoria International Airport (YYJ) in Victoria, Canada is 5,630 kilometers (3,498 miles / 3,040 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northwest at a heading of 327°.

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 22:58 in San Jose, it's 20:58 in Victoria.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,958 feet between the two airports. Victoria International Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Victoria (YYJ) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 126° (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 Victoria International Airport (YYJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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