SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
5,737 km
3,565 miles
YFI
Suncor Energy Site
Canada
Distance
5,737 km
3,565 mi / 3,098 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
342°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

SJO YFI
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Fort Mackay / Firebag
IATA Code SJO YFI
ICAO Code MROC CFG6
City San Jose Suncor Energy Site
Country Costa Rica Canada
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Edmonton
Elevation 3,021 ft 1,762 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 57.280000, -110.980000

San Jose (SJO) to Suncor Energy Site (YFI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Fort Mackay / Firebag (YFI) in Suncor Energy Site, Canada is 5,737 kilometers (3,565 miles / 3,098 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northwest at a heading of 342°.

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 18:12 in San Jose, it's 17:12 in Suncor Energy Site.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,259 feet between the two airports. Fort Mackay / Firebag sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Suncor Energy Site (YFI) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 146° (southeast). 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 Mackay / Firebag (YFI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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