SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
4,900 km
3,045 miles
YAX
Angling Lake
Canada
Distance
4,900 km
3,045 mi / 2,646 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
355°
north

Airport Comparison

SJO YAX
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Wapekeka Airport
IATA Code SJO YAX
ICAO Code MROC CKB6
City San Jose Angling Lake
Country Costa Rica Canada
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Winnipeg
Elevation 3,021 ft 712 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 53.850000, -89.580000

San Jose (SJO) to Angling Lake (YAX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Wapekeka Airport (YAX) in Angling Lake, Canada is 4,900 kilometers (3,045 miles / 2,646 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north at a heading of 355°.

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 04:57 in San Jose, it's 04:57 in Angling Lake.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,309 feet between the two airports. Wapekeka Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Angling Lake (YAX) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 172° (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 Wapekeka Airport (YAX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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