SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
5,618 km
3,491 miles
YPJ
Aupaluk
Canada
Distance
5,618 km
3,491 mi / 3,034 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
10°
north

Airport Comparison

SJO YPJ
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Aupaluk Airport
IATA Code SJO YPJ
ICAO Code MROC CYLA
City San Jose Aupaluk
Country Costa Rica Canada
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Toronto
Elevation 3,021 ft 119 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 59.300000, -69.600000

San Jose (SJO) to Aupaluk (YPJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Aupaluk Airport (YPJ) in Aupaluk, Canada is 5,618 kilometers (3,491 miles / 3,034 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north at a heading of 10°.

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 14:29 in San Jose, it's 15:29 in Aupaluk.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,902 feet between the two airports. Aupaluk Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Aupaluk (YPJ) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 199° (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 Aupaluk Airport (YPJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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