SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
4,699 km
2,920 miles
YFA
Fort Albany
Canada
Distance
4,699 km
2,920 mi / 2,537 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

SJO YFA
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Fort Albany Airport
IATA Code SJO YFA
ICAO Code MROC CYFA
City San Jose Fort Albany
Country Costa Rica Canada
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Toronto
Elevation 3,021 ft 48 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 52.200000, -81.700000

San Jose (SJO) to Fort Albany (YFA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Fort Albany Airport (YFA) in Fort Albany, Canada is 4,699 kilometers (2,920 miles / 2,537 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, 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 13:33 in San Jose, it's 14:33 in Fort Albany.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,973 feet between the two airports. Fort Albany Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Fort Albany (YFA) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 184° (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 Fort Albany Airport (YFA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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