SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
5,881 km
3,654 miles
YQZ
Quesnel
Canada
Distance
5,881 km
3,654 mi / 3,175 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
332°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

SJO YQZ
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Quesnel Airport
IATA Code SJO YQZ
ICAO Code MROC CYQZ
City San Jose Quesnel
Country Costa Rica Canada
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Vancouver
Elevation 3,021 ft 1,789 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 53.030000, -122.510000

San Jose (SJO) to Quesnel (YQZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Quesnel Airport (YQZ) in Quesnel, Canada is 5,881 kilometers (3,654 miles / 3,175 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northwest at a heading of 332°.

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 13:56 in San Jose, it's 11:56 in Quesnel.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,232 feet between the two airports. Quesnel Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Quesnel (YQZ) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 130° (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 Quesnel Airport (YQZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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