SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
4,887 km
3,037 miles
YGL
Radisson
Canada
Distance
4,887 km
3,037 mi / 2,639 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

SJO YGL
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport La Grande Riviere Airport
IATA Code SJO YGL
ICAO Code MROC CYGL
City San Jose Radisson
Country Costa Rica Canada
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Toronto
Elevation 3,021 ft 639 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 53.630000, -77.700000

San Jose (SJO) to Radisson (YGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to La Grande Riviere Airport (YGL) in Radisson, Canada is 4,887 kilometers (3,037 miles / 2,639 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north at a heading of 6°.

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 16:34 in San Jose, it's 17:34 in Radisson.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,382 feet between the two airports. La Grande Riviere Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Radisson (YGL) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 189° (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 La Grande Riviere Airport (YGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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