SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
4,297 km
2,670 miles
YLQ
La Tuque
Canada
Distance
4,297 km
2,670 mi / 2,320 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
12°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

SJO YLQ
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport La Tuque Airport
IATA Code SJO YLQ
ICAO Code MROC CYLQ
City San Jose La Tuque
Country Costa Rica Canada
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Toronto
Elevation 3,021 ft 548 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 47.410000, -72.790000

San Jose (SJO) to La Tuque (YLQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to La Tuque Airport (YLQ) in La Tuque, Canada is 4,297 kilometers (2,670 miles / 2,320 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north northeast at a heading of 12°.

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 22:43 in San Jose, it's 23:43 in La Tuque.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,473 feet between the two airports. La Tuque Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from La Tuque (YLQ) 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 La Tuque Airport (YLQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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