SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
6,957 km
4,323 miles
YVQ
Norman Wells
Canada
Distance
6,957 km
4,323 mi / 3,756 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
341°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

SJO YVQ
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Norman Wells Airport
IATA Code SJO YVQ
ICAO Code MROC CYVQ
City San Jose Norman Wells
Country Costa Rica Canada
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Edmonton
Elevation 3,021 ft 238 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 65.280000, -126.800000

San Jose (SJO) to Norman Wells (YVQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Norman Wells Airport (YVQ) in Norman Wells, Canada is 6,957 kilometers (4,323 miles / 3,756 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north northwest at a heading of 341°.

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 10:04 in San Jose, it's 09:04 in Norman Wells.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,783 feet between the two airports. Norman Wells Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Norman Wells (YVQ) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 131° (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 Norman Wells Airport (YVQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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