SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
5,626 km
3,496 miles
YPK
Pitt Meadows
Canada
Distance
5,626 km
3,496 mi / 3,038 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
328°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

SJO YPK
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Pitt Meadows Airport
IATA Code SJO YPK
ICAO Code MROC CYPK
City San Jose Pitt Meadows
Country Costa Rica Canada
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Vancouver
Elevation 3,021 ft 11 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 49.220000, -122.710000

San Jose (SJO) to Pitt Meadows (YPK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Pitt Meadows Airport (YPK) in Pitt Meadows, Canada is 5,626 kilometers (3,496 miles / 3,038 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northwest at a heading of 328°.

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 14:32 in San Jose, it's 12:32 in Pitt Meadows.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,010 feet between the two airports. Pitt Meadows Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Pitt Meadows (YPK) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 127° (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 Pitt Meadows Airport (YPK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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