SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
4,524 km
2,811 miles
YXK
Rimouski
Canada
Distance
4,524 km
2,811 mi / 2,443 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
16°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

SJO YXK
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Rimouski Airport
IATA Code SJO YXK
ICAO Code MROC CYXK
City San Jose Rimouski
Country Costa Rica Canada
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Toronto
Elevation 3,021 ft 82 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 48.480000, -68.500000

San Jose (SJO) to Rimouski (YXK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Rimouski Airport (YXK) in Rimouski, Canada is 4,524 kilometers (2,811 miles / 2,443 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north northeast at a heading of 16°.

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 15:50 in San Jose, it's 16:50 in Rimouski.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,939 feet between the two airports. Rimouski Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Rimouski (YXK) 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 Rimouski Airport (YXK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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