SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
6,522 km
4,053 miles
YBB
Kugaaruk
Canada
Distance
6,522 km
4,053 mi / 3,522 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
358°
north

Airport Comparison

SJO YBB
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Kugaaruk Airport
IATA Code SJO YBB
ICAO Code MROC CYBB
City San Jose Kugaaruk
Country Costa Rica Canada
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Edmonton
Elevation 3,021 ft 56 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 68.530000, -89.810000

San Jose (SJO) to Kugaaruk (YBB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Kugaaruk Airport (YBB) in Kugaaruk, Canada is 6,522 kilometers (4,053 miles / 3,522 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north at a heading of 358°.

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 06:55 in San Jose, it's 05:55 in Kugaaruk.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,965 feet between the two airports. Kugaaruk Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Kugaaruk (YBB) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 174° (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 Kugaaruk Airport (YBB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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