SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
7,008 km
4,354 miles
ZFA
Faro
Canada
Distance
7,008 km
4,354 mi / 3,784 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
337°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

SJO ZFA
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Faro Airport
IATA Code SJO ZFA
ICAO Code MROC CZFA
City San Jose Faro
Country Costa Rica Canada
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Vancouver
Elevation 3,021 ft 2,351 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 62.210000, -133.380000

San Jose (SJO) to Faro (ZFA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Faro Airport (ZFA) in Faro, Canada is 7,008 kilometers (4,354 miles / 3,784 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north northwest at a heading of 337°.

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 18:08 in San Jose, it's 16:08 in Faro.

The return flight from Faro (ZFA) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 123° (east 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 Faro Airport (ZFA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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