SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
6,604 km
4,103 miles
YGT
Igloolik
Canada
Distance
6,604 km
4,103 mi / 3,566 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

SJO YGT
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Igloolik Airport
IATA Code SJO YGT
ICAO Code MROC CYGT
City San Jose Igloolik
Country Costa Rica Canada
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Toronto
Elevation 3,021 ft 174 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 69.360000, -81.820000

San Jose (SJO) to Igloolik (YGT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Igloolik Airport (YGT) in Igloolik, Canada is 6,604 kilometers (4,103 miles / 3,566 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north at a heading of 1°.

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 15:51 in San Jose, it's 16:51 in Igloolik.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,847 feet between the two airports. Igloolik Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Igloolik (YGT) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 183° (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 Igloolik Airport (YGT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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