SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
4,149 km
2,578 miles
YQI
Yarmouth
Canada
Distance
4,149 km
2,578 mi / 2,240 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
22°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

SJO YQI
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Yarmouth Airport
IATA Code SJO YQI
ICAO Code MROC CYQI
City San Jose Yarmouth
Country Costa Rica Canada
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Halifax
Elevation 3,021 ft 141 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 43.830000, -66.090000

San Jose (SJO) to Yarmouth (YQI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Yarmouth Airport (YQI) in Yarmouth, Canada is 4,149 kilometers (2,578 miles / 2,240 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north northeast at a heading of 22°.

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 09:52 in San Jose, it's 11:52 in Yarmouth.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,880 feet between the two airports. Yarmouth Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Yarmouth (YQI) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 210° (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 Yarmouth Airport (YQI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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