SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
4,517 km
2,807 miles
YXL
Sioux Lookout
Canada
Distance
4,517 km
2,807 mi / 2,439 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
352°
north

Airport Comparison

SJO YXL
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Sioux Lookout Airport
IATA Code SJO YXL
ICAO Code MROC CYXL
City San Jose Sioux Lookout
Country Costa Rica Canada
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Winnipeg
Elevation 3,021 ft 1,258 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 50.110000, -91.910000

San Jose (SJO) to Sioux Lookout (YXL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Sioux Lookout Airport (YXL) in Sioux Lookout, Canada is 4,517 kilometers (2,807 miles / 2,439 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north at a heading of 352°.

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 09:50 in San Jose, it's 09:50 in Sioux Lookout.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,763 feet between the two airports. Sioux Lookout Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Sioux Lookout (YXL) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 168° (south 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 Sioux Lookout Airport (YXL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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