SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
5,604 km
3,482 miles
YKA
Kamloops
Canada
Distance
5,604 km
3,482 mi / 3,026 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
331°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

SJO YKA
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Kamloops Airport
IATA Code SJO YKA
ICAO Code MROC CYKA
City San Jose Kamloops
Country Costa Rica Canada
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Vancouver
Elevation 3,021 ft 1,133 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 50.700000, -120.440000

San Jose (SJO) to Kamloops (YKA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Kamloops Airport (YKA) in Kamloops, Canada is 5,604 kilometers (3,482 miles / 3,026 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northwest at a heading of 331°.

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 10:44 in San Jose, it's 08:44 in Kamloops.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,888 feet between the two airports. Kamloops Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Kamloops (YKA) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 131° (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 Kamloops Airport (YKA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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