SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
4,669 km
2,901 miles
YGM
Gimli
Canada
Distance
4,669 km
2,901 mi / 2,521 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
348°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

SJO YGM
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Gimli Industrial Park Airport
IATA Code SJO YGM
ICAO Code MROC CYGM
City San Jose Gimli
Country Costa Rica Canada
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Winnipeg
Elevation 3,021 ft 753 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 50.630000, -97.040000

San Jose (SJO) to Gimli (YGM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Gimli Industrial Park Airport (YGM) in Gimli, Canada is 4,669 kilometers (2,901 miles / 2,521 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north northwest at a heading of 348°.

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 09:28 in San Jose, it's 09:28 in Gimli.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,268 feet between the two airports. Gimli Industrial Park Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Gimli (YGM) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 161° (south 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 Gimli Industrial Park Airport (YGM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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