FCH
Fresno
United States
4,645 km
2,886 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
4,645 km
2,886 mi / 2,508 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
121°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

FCH SJO
Airport Name Fresno Chandler Executive Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code FCH SJO
ICAO Code KFCH MROC
City Fresno San Jose
Country United States Costa Rica
Timezone America/Los_Angeles America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 280 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 36.700000, -119.800000 9.990000, -84.210000

Fresno (FCH) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fresno Chandler Executive Airport (FCH) in Fresno, United States to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 4,645 kilometers (2,886 miles / 2,508 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east southeast at a heading of 121°.

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 United States with Costa Rica. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:51 in Fresno, it's 06:51 in San Jose.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,741 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Fresno Chandler Executive Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Fresno (FCH) follows a heading of 316° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Fresno Chandler Executive Airport (FCH) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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