SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
5,852 km
3,636 miles
YIK
Ivujivik
Canada
Distance
5,852 km
3,636 mi / 3,160 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

SJO YIK
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Ivujivik Airport
IATA Code SJO YIK
ICAO Code MROC CYIK
City San Jose Ivujivik
Country Costa Rica Canada
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Toronto
Elevation 3,021 ft 126 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 62.420000, -77.930000

San Jose (SJO) to Ivujivik (YIK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Ivujivik Airport (YIK) in Ivujivik, Canada is 5,852 kilometers (3,636 miles / 3,160 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north at a heading of 4°.

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 07:40 in San Jose, it's 08:40 in Ivujivik.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,895 feet between the two airports. Ivujivik Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Ivujivik (YIK) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 188° (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 Ivujivik Airport (YIK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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