SYQ
San Jose
Costa Rica
4,014 km
2,494 miles
YOW
Ottawa
Canada
Distance
4,014 km
2,494 mi / 2,168 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
10°
north

Airport Comparison

SYQ YOW
Airport Name Tobias Bolanos International Airport Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA Code SYQ YOW
ICAO Code MRPV CYOW
City San Jose Ottawa
Country Costa Rica Canada
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Toronto
Elevation 3,287 ft 374 ft
Coordinates 9.960000, -84.140000 45.320000, -75.670000

San Jose (SYQ) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tobias Bolanos International Airport (SYQ) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 4,014 kilometers (2,494 miles / 2,168 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north at a heading of 10°.

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 10:55 in San Jose, it's 11:55 in Ottawa.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,913 feet between the two airports. Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport sits lower than Tobias Bolanos International Airport.

The return flight from Ottawa (YOW) to San Jose (SYQ) follows a heading of 194° (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 Tobias Bolanos International Airport (SYQ) and Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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