SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
6,033 km
3,749 miles
YCQ
Chetwynd
Canada
Distance
6,033 km
3,749 mi / 3,258 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
335°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

SJO YCQ
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Chetwynd Airport
IATA Code SJO YCQ
ICAO Code MROC CYCQ
City San Jose Chetwynd
Country Costa Rica Canada
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Dawson_Creek
Elevation 3,021 ft 2,000 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 55.690000, -121.630000

San Jose (SJO) to Chetwynd (YCQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Chetwynd Airport (YCQ) in Chetwynd, Canada is 6,033 kilometers (3,749 miles / 3,258 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northwest at a heading of 335°.

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 15:55 in San Jose, it's 14:55 in Chetwynd.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,021 feet between the two airports. Chetwynd Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Chetwynd (YCQ) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 132° (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 Chetwynd Airport (YCQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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