AFO
Afton
United States
4,468 km
2,776 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
4,468 km
2,776 mi / 2,413 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Denver
Heading
137°
southeast

Airport Comparison

AFO SJO
Airport Name Afton Municipal Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code AFO SJO
ICAO Code KAFO MROC
City Afton San Jose
Country United States Costa Rica
Timezone America/Denver America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 6,221 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 42.710000, -110.940000 9.990000, -84.210000

Afton (AFO) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Afton Municipal Airport (AFO) in Afton, United States to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 4,468 kilometers (2,776 miles / 2,413 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying southeast at a heading of 137°.

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 United States with Costa Rica. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:49 in Afton, it's 07:49 in San Jose.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,200 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits lower than Afton Municipal Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Afton (AFO) follows a heading of 329° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Afton Municipal Airport (AFO) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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