SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
4,386 km
2,725 miles
YYU
Kapuskasing
Canada
Distance
4,386 km
2,725 mi / 2,368 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

SJO YYU
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Kapuskasing Airport
IATA Code SJO YYU
ICAO Code MROC CYYU
City San Jose Kapuskasing
Country Costa Rica Canada
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Toronto
Elevation 3,021 ft 743 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 49.410000, -82.470000

San Jose (SJO) to Kapuskasing (YYU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Kapuskasing Airport (YYU) in Kapuskasing, Canada is 4,386 kilometers (2,725 miles / 2,368 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north at a heading of 2°.

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 22:27 in San Jose, it's 23:27 in Kapuskasing.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,278 feet between the two airports. Kapuskasing Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Kapuskasing (YYU) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 183° (south). 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 Kapuskasing Airport (YYU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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