SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
5,803 km
3,606 miles
YQC
Quaqtaq
Canada
Distance
5,803 km
3,606 mi / 3,133 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

SJO YQC
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Quaqtaq Airport
IATA Code SJO YQC
ICAO Code MROC CYHA
City San Jose Quaqtaq
Country Costa Rica Canada
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Toronto
Elevation 3,021 ft 103 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 61.050000, -69.620000

San Jose (SJO) to Quaqtaq (YQC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Quaqtaq Airport (YQC) in Quaqtaq, Canada is 5,803 kilometers (3,606 miles / 3,133 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north at a heading of 9°.

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 01:37 in San Jose, it's 02:37 in Quaqtaq.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,918 feet between the two airports. Quaqtaq Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

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

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