SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
5,796 km
3,601 miles
YWL
Williams Lake
Canada
Distance
5,796 km
3,601 mi / 3,130 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
332°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

SJO YWL
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Williams Lake Airport
IATA Code SJO YWL
ICAO Code MROC CYWL
City San Jose Williams Lake
Country Costa Rica Canada
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Vancouver
Elevation 3,021 ft 3,085 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 52.180000, -122.050000

San Jose (SJO) to Williams Lake (YWL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Williams Lake Airport (YWL) in Williams Lake, Canada is 5,796 kilometers (3,601 miles / 3,130 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northwest at a heading of 332°.

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 04:35 in San Jose, it's 02:35 in Williams Lake.

The return flight from Williams Lake (YWL) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 130° (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 Williams Lake Airport (YWL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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