SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
6,995 km
4,346 miles
YXY
Whitehorse
Canada
Distance
6,995 km
4,346 mi / 3,777 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
335°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

SJO YXY
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport
IATA Code SJO YXY
ICAO Code MROC CYXY
City San Jose Whitehorse
Country Costa Rica Canada
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Whitehorse
Elevation 3,021 ft 2,317 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 60.710000, -135.070000

San Jose (SJO) to Whitehorse (YXY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport (YXY) in Whitehorse, Canada is 6,995 kilometers (4,346 miles / 3,777 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north northwest at a heading of 335°.

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 06:28 in San Jose, it's 05:28 in Whitehorse.

The return flight from Whitehorse (YXY) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 121° (east 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 Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport (YXY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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