SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
5,688 km
3,535 miles
YKG
Kangirsuk
Canada
Distance
5,688 km
3,535 mi / 3,071 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

SJO YKG
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Kangirsuk Airport
IATA Code SJO YKG
ICAO Code MROC CYAS
City San Jose Kangirsuk
Country Costa Rica Canada
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Toronto
Elevation 3,021 ft 403 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 60.030000, -70.000000

San Jose (SJO) to Kangirsuk (YKG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Kangirsuk Airport (YKG) in Kangirsuk, Canada is 5,688 kilometers (3,535 miles / 3,071 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north at a heading of 9°.

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 22:33 in San Jose, it's 23:33 in Kangirsuk.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,618 feet between the two airports. Kangirsuk Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Kangirsuk (YKG) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 198° (south southwest). 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 Kangirsuk Airport (YKG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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