SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
5,236 km
3,254 miles
YGX
Gillam
Canada
Distance
5,236 km
3,254 mi / 2,827 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
352°
north

Airport Comparison

SJO YGX
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Gillam Airport
IATA Code SJO YGX
ICAO Code MROC CYGX
City San Jose Gillam
Country Costa Rica Canada
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Winnipeg
Elevation 3,021 ft 476 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 56.360000, -94.710000

San Jose (SJO) to Gillam (YGX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Gillam Airport (YGX) in Gillam, Canada is 5,236 kilometers (3,254 miles / 2,827 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north at a heading of 352°.

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 08:07 in San Jose, it's 08:07 in Gillam.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,545 feet between the two airports. Gillam Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Gillam (YGX) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 166° (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 Gillam Airport (YGX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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