SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
5,401 km
3,356 miles
YQF
Red Deer
Canada
Distance
5,401 km
3,356 mi / 2,916 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
336°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

SJO YQF
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Red Deer Regional Airport
IATA Code SJO YQF
ICAO Code MROC CYQF
City San Jose Red Deer
Country Costa Rica Canada
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Edmonton
Elevation 3,021 ft 2,968 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 52.180000, -113.890000

San Jose (SJO) to Red Deer (YQF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Red Deer Regional Airport (YQF) in Red Deer, Canada is 5,401 kilometers (3,356 miles / 2,916 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north northwest at a heading of 336°.

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 00:33 in San Jose, it's 23:33 in Red Deer.

The return flight from Red Deer (YQF) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 139° (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 Red Deer Regional Airport (YQF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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