SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
4,417 km
2,745 miles
YHF
Hearst
Canada
Distance
4,417 km
2,745 mi / 2,385 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

SJO YHF
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Hearst Rene Fontaine Municipal Airport
IATA Code SJO YHF
ICAO Code MROC CYHF
City San Jose Hearst
Country Costa Rica Canada
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Toronto
Elevation 3,021 ft 827 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 49.710000, -83.690000

San Jose (SJO) to Hearst (YHF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Hearst Rene Fontaine Municipal Airport (YHF) in Hearst, Canada is 4,417 kilometers (2,745 miles / 2,385 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north at a heading of 1°.

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 23:58 in San Jose, it's 00:58 in Hearst.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,194 feet between the two airports. Hearst Rene Fontaine Municipal Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Hearst (YHF) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 181° (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 Hearst Rene Fontaine Municipal Airport (YHF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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