SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
7,063 km
4,389 miles
YCK
Colville Lake
Canada
Distance
7,063 km
4,389 mi / 3,814 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
343°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

SJO YCK
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Colville Lake Airport
IATA Code SJO YCK
ICAO Code MROC CEB3
City San Jose Colville Lake
Country Costa Rica Canada
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Yellowknife
Elevation 3,021 ft 850 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 67.030000, -126.080000

San Jose (SJO) to Colville Lake (YCK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Colville Lake Airport (YCK) in Colville Lake, Canada is 7,063 kilometers (4,389 miles / 3,814 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north northwest at a heading of 343°.

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 01:54 in San Jose, it's 00:54 in Colville Lake.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,171 feet between the two airports. Colville Lake Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Colville Lake (YCK) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 133° (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 Colville Lake Airport (YCK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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