SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
3,877 km
2,409 miles
YGK
Kingston
Canada
Distance
3,877 km
2,409 mi / 2,093 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
10°
north

Airport Comparison

SJO YGK
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Kingston Airport
IATA Code SJO YGK
ICAO Code MROC CYGK
City San Jose Kingston
Country Costa Rica Canada
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Toronto
Elevation 3,021 ft 305 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 44.230000, -76.600000

San Jose (SJO) to Kingston (YGK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Kingston Airport (YGK) in Kingston, Canada is 3,877 kilometers (2,409 miles / 2,093 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north at a heading of 10°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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 10:50 in San Jose, it's 11:50 in Kingston.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,716 feet between the two airports. Kingston Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Kingston (YGK) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 193° (south southwest). 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 Kingston Airport (YGK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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