SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
5,769 km
3,585 miles
YGC
Grande Cache
Canada
Distance
5,769 km
3,585 mi / 3,115 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
335°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

SJO YGC
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Grande Cache Airport
IATA Code SJO YGC
ICAO Code MROC CEQ5
City San Jose Grande Cache
Country Costa Rica Canada
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Edmonton
Elevation 3,021 ft 4,117 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 53.920000, -118.870000

San Jose (SJO) to Grande Cache (YGC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Grande Cache Airport (YGC) in Grande Cache, Canada is 5,769 kilometers (3,585 miles / 3,115 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 10:48 in San Jose, it's 09:48 in Grande Cache.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,096 feet between the two airports. Grande Cache Airport sits higher than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Grande Cache (YGC) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 135° (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 Grande Cache Airport (YGC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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