SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
5,021 km
3,120 miles
YWK
Wabush
Canada
Distance
5,021 km
3,120 mi / 2,711 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
15°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

SJO YWK
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Wabush Airport
IATA Code SJO YWK
ICAO Code MROC CYWK
City San Jose Wabush
Country Costa Rica Canada
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Halifax
Elevation 3,021 ft 1,808 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 52.920000, -66.860000

San Jose (SJO) to Wabush (YWK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Wabush Airport (YWK) in Wabush, Canada is 5,021 kilometers (3,120 miles / 2,711 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north northeast at a heading of 15°.

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 12:30 in San Jose, it's 14:30 in Wabush.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,213 feet between the two airports. Wabush Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Wabush (YWK) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 204° (south 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 Wabush Airport (YWK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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