SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
4,441 km
2,759 miles
YTF
Alma
Canada
Distance
4,441 km
2,759 mi / 2,398 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
13°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

SJO YTF
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Alma Airport
IATA Code SJO YTF
ICAO Code MROC CYTF
City San Jose Alma
Country Costa Rica Canada
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Toronto
Elevation 3,021 ft 445 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 48.510000, -71.640000

San Jose (SJO) to Alma (YTF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Alma Airport (YTF) in Alma, Canada is 4,441 kilometers (2,759 miles / 2,398 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north northeast at a heading of 13°.

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 19:08 in San Jose, it's 20:08 in Alma.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,576 feet between the two airports. Alma Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Alma (YTF) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 200° (south southwest). 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 Alma Airport (YTF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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