SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
5,548 km
3,448 miles
YLB
Lac La Biche
Canada
Distance
5,548 km
3,448 mi / 2,996 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
339°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

SJO YLB
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Lac La Biche Airport
IATA Code SJO YLB
ICAO Code MROC CYLB
City San Jose Lac La Biche
Country Costa Rica Canada
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Edmonton
Elevation 3,021 ft 1,884 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 54.770000, -112.030000

San Jose (SJO) to Lac La Biche (YLB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Lac La Biche Airport (YLB) in Lac La Biche, Canada is 5,548 kilometers (3,448 miles / 2,996 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northwest at a heading of 339°.

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 11:38 in San Jose, it's 10:38 in Lac La Biche.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,137 feet between the two airports. Lac La Biche Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Lac La Biche (YLB) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 143° (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 Lac La Biche Airport (YLB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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