SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
4,635 km
2,880 miles
YFH
Fort Hope
Canada
Distance
4,635 km
2,880 mi / 2,502 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
357°
north

Airport Comparison

SJO YFH
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Fort Hope Airport
IATA Code SJO YFH
ICAO Code MROC CYFH
City San Jose Fort Hope
Country Costa Rica Canada
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Toronto
Elevation 3,021 ft 899 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 51.560000, -87.910000

San Jose (SJO) to Fort Hope (YFH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Fort Hope Airport (YFH) in Fort Hope, Canada is 4,635 kilometers (2,880 miles / 2,502 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north at a heading of 357°.

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 02:46 in San Jose, it's 03:46 in Fort Hope.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,122 feet between the two airports. Fort Hope Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Fort Hope (YFH) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 175° (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 Hope Airport (YFH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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