SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
6,322 km
3,929 miles
YNX
Snap Lake
Canada
Distance
6,322 km
3,929 mi / 3,414 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
346°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

SJO YNX
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Snap Lake Airport
IATA Code SJO YNX
ICAO Code MROC CSK6
City San Jose Snap Lake
Country Costa Rica Canada
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Yellowknife
Elevation 3,021 ft 1,557 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 63.590000, -110.910000

San Jose (SJO) to Snap Lake (YNX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Snap Lake Airport (YNX) in Snap Lake, Canada is 6,322 kilometers (3,929 miles / 3,414 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northwest at a heading of 346°.

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 12:50 in San Jose, it's 11:50 in Snap Lake.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,464 feet between the two airports. Snap Lake Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Snap Lake (YNX) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 148° (south 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 Snap Lake Airport (YNX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.