FFL
Fairfield
United States
3,538 km
2,198 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
3,538 km
2,198 mi / 1,910 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Chicago
Heading
165°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

FFL SJO
Airport Name Fairfield Municipal Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code FFL SJO
ICAO Code KFFL MROC
City Fairfield San Jose
Country United States Costa Rica
Timezone America/Chicago America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 801 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 41.060000, -91.980000 9.990000, -84.210000

Fairfield (FFL) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fairfield Municipal Airport (FFL) in Fairfield, United States to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 3,538 kilometers (2,198 miles / 1,910 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying south southeast at a heading of 165°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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 12:55 in Fairfield, it's 12:55 in San Jose.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,220 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Fairfield Municipal Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Fairfield (FFL) follows a heading of 349° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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