SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
6,061 km
3,766 miles
YTE
Cape Dorset
Canada
Distance
6,061 km
3,766 mi / 3,273 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

SJO YTE
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Cape Dorset Airport
IATA Code SJO YTE
ICAO Code MROC CYTE
City San Jose Cape Dorset
Country Costa Rica Canada
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Toronto
Elevation 3,021 ft 164 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 64.230000, -76.530000

San Jose (SJO) to Cape Dorset (YTE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Cape Dorset Airport (YTE) in Cape Dorset, Canada is 6,061 kilometers (3,766 miles / 3,273 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north at a heading of 4°.

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 19:51 in San Jose, it's 20:51 in Cape Dorset.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,857 feet between the two airports. Cape Dorset Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Cape Dorset (YTE) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 189° (south). 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 Cape Dorset Airport (YTE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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