SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
5,417 km
3,366 miles
YRG
Rigolet
Canada
Distance
5,417 km
3,366 mi / 2,925 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
20°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

SJO YRG
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Rigolet Airport
IATA Code SJO YRG
ICAO Code MROC CCZ2
City San Jose Rigolet
Country Costa Rica Canada
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Halifax
Elevation 3,021 ft 180 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 54.180000, -58.460000

San Jose (SJO) to Rigolet (YRG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Rigolet Airport (YRG) in Rigolet, Canada is 5,417 kilometers (3,366 miles / 2,925 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north northeast at a heading of 20°.

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 05:21 in San Jose, it's 07:21 in Rigolet.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,841 feet between the two airports. Rigolet Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Rigolet (YRG) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 215° (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 Rigolet Airport (YRG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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