SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
6,455 km
4,011 miles
YJF
Fort Liard
Canada
Distance
6,455 km
4,011 mi / 3,486 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
338°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

SJO YJF
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Fort Liard Airport
IATA Code SJO YJF
ICAO Code MROC CYJF
City San Jose Fort Liard
Country Costa Rica Canada
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Yellowknife
Elevation 3,021 ft 708 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 60.240000, -123.470000

San Jose (SJO) to Fort Liard (YJF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Fort Liard Airport (YJF) in Fort Liard, Canada is 6,455 kilometers (4,011 miles / 3,486 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north northwest at a heading of 338°.

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 18:51 in San Jose, it's 17:51 in Fort Liard.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,313 feet between the two airports. Fort Liard Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Fort Liard (YJF) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 133° (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 Liard Airport (YJF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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