FIG
Fria Airport
Guinea
7,714 km
4,793 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
7,714 km
4,793 mi / 4,165 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Conakry
Heading
277°
west

Airport Comparison

FIG SJO
Airport Name Fria Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code FIG SJO
ICAO Code GUFA MROC
City N/A San Jose
Country Guinea Costa Rica
Timezone Africa/Conakry America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 499 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 10.350000, -13.570000 9.990000, -84.210000

Fria Airport (FIG) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fria Airport (FIG) in Fria Airport, Guinea to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 7,714 kilometers (4,793 miles / 4,165 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west at a heading of 277°.

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 Guinea with Costa Rica. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:39 in Fria Airport, it's 06:39 in San Jose. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,522 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Fria Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Fria Airport (FIG) follows a heading of 83° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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