SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
5,613 km
3,487 miles
YWH
Victoria
Canada
Distance
5,613 km
3,487 mi / 3,031 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
327°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

SJO YWH
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Victoria Harbour BC (Water Seaplane Base)
IATA Code SJO YWH
ICAO Code MROC CYWH
City San Jose Victoria
Country Costa Rica Canada
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Vancouver
Elevation 3,021 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 48.420000, -123.390000

San Jose (SJO) to Victoria (YWH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Victoria Harbour BC (Water Seaplane Base) (YWH) in Victoria, Canada is 5,613 kilometers (3,487 miles / 3,031 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northwest at a heading of 327°.

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 02:02 in San Jose, it's 00:02 in Victoria.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,021 feet between the two airports. Victoria Harbour BC (Water Seaplane Base) sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Victoria (YWH) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 126° (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 Victoria Harbour BC (Water Seaplane Base) (YWH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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