SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
6,983 km
4,339 miles
YIO
Pond Inlet
Canada
Distance
6,983 km
4,339 mi / 3,771 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

SJO YIO
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Pond Inlet Airport
IATA Code SJO YIO
ICAO Code MROC CYIO
City San Jose Pond Inlet
Country Costa Rica Canada
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Toronto
Elevation 3,021 ft 181 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 72.680000, -77.970000

San Jose (SJO) to Pond Inlet (YIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Pond Inlet Airport (YIO) in Pond Inlet, Canada is 6,983 kilometers (4,339 miles / 3,771 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north at a heading of 2°.

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 14:03 in San Jose, it's 15:03 in Pond Inlet.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,840 feet between the two airports. Pond Inlet Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Pond Inlet (YIO) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 187° (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 Pond Inlet Airport (YIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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