SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
5,214 km
3,240 miles
YKL
Schefferville
Canada
Distance
5,214 km
3,240 mi / 2,816 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
14°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

SJO YKL
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Schefferville Airport
IATA Code SJO YKL
ICAO Code MROC CYKL
City San Jose Schefferville
Country Costa Rica Canada
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Toronto
Elevation 3,021 ft 1,709 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 54.810000, -66.810000

San Jose (SJO) to Schefferville (YKL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Schefferville Airport (YKL) in Schefferville, Canada is 5,214 kilometers (3,240 miles / 2,816 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north northeast at a heading of 14°.

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 20:19 in San Jose, it's 21:19 in Schefferville.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,312 feet between the two airports. Schefferville Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Schefferville (YKL) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 204° (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 Schefferville Airport (YKL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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